Washington, D.C.
New York, New York
Posted: 18-Dec-24
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Part Time
Salary: $22 – 25.50/hour
Categories:
Villa Academy seeks a part-time Cafeteria & Kitchen Assistant to join its team. This four hours/day role will support the operation of lunch service, in partnership with the whole Kitchen team. They will be handling tasks such as point-of-sale data entry, food preparation, and cleaning. Hours are 10:15 AM – 2:45 PM, Monday through Friday. Throughout the year there will be additional hours required for catered events and professional development days. This is a ten-month, non-exempt position that follows the academic calendar, reporting to the Kitchen Manager & Chef.
The ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for creating a positive dining experience for students. They will help foster a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for students during lunch periods. The candidate will have a strong attention to detail, ensuring that all areas of the cafeteria and kitchen are clean, organized, and well-stocked. They thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable multitasking between food service, data entry, and housekeeping tasks.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform point-of-sale data entry and assist in serving lunch alongside parent volunteers.
- Set up and clean the cafeteria, including preparing the salad bar.
- Replenish food and supplies during lunch service as needed.
- Assist with meal preparation under the guidance of the Cook & Kitchen Lead, as well as the Kitchen Manager & Chef.
- Maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen, serving areas, and cafeteria to support daily operations.
- Execute daily cleaning tasks, including wiping down all surfaces.
- Handle administrative tasks as required.
- Set up and dismantle serving areas to ensure timely meal service.
- Foster a welcoming dining atmosphere by addressing students' meal-related inquiries.
- Participate in faculty/staff meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Commit to the mission, vision, and values of Villa Academy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of experience working in customer service, reception, or front-of-house roles.
- Experience in food service and/or working with children aged four to fourteen in a childcare, educational, or recreational setting preferred.
- Proficiency with tablet for data entry cashiering.
- Readiness to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform tasks that involve kneeling or sitting on the floor as needed.
- Capacity to perform all housekeeping tasks and any other duties as part of the role's responsibilities.
- Excellent communication skills for working with students, parents, faculty/staff, and campus partners.
- Positive energy and enthusiasm for working in a Preschool through Eighth Grade, faith-based independent school.
- A commitment to ongoing professional growth, curiosity, cultural humility, and antiracism, as well as an understanding of its critical role in academic excellence and student growth.
SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Anticipated salary ranges between $22 – 25.50/hour, dependent upon education and experience. Villa Academy offers a robust benefits package for part-time employees including 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, free parking, and paid time off.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please email items below to villa-hiring@thevilla.org, preferably in one PDF document:
- A cover letter detailing interest in and readiness for the role.
- A current resume including relevant experience and three professional references.
Villa Academy is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal rules and regulations. Villa Academy does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender presentation, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, national origin, marital status or ability.