JOB OVERVIEW: The Kitchen Service Associate I is an assistant in the MarineLab cafeteria. The Associate assists in providing consistent, on-time, quality meals to MarineLab students, and maintaining kitchen and cafeteria cleanliness.
STATUS: Part Time; Hourly
REPORTS TO: Food Service Director
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in the preparation of meals, service of meals, and cleaning of kitchen and cafeteria after meals
- Assists in assuring compliance with Department of Health and all other guidelines
- Assists to assure all special diets are prepared according to standards
- Follows guidelines in terms of proper handling, serving and storage of all foods
- Assists with weekly food deliveries (this requires being able to carry and lift heavy loads)
- Assists Food Service Director with other tasks, as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to effectively perform essential functions independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, positive, and receptive attitude toward children.
- Must be physically capable of standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 30 lbs
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with coworkers
- Flexibility – please see hours section below
- Must speak and understand the English language
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Nearly 5,000 participants visit MarineLab annually, most of which eat multiple meals in the cafeteria. We serve institutional food that provides energy, options, and fulfills most dietary restrictions. We serve up to 100 participants at a single meal.
Visiting students are primarily aged 10-17 who use meal times to energize for their field trips and also as a time to relax and socialize with friends. They will be excited and talkative.
HOURS:
Scheduling flexibility is a requirement of this position as days of the week worked each week, hours worked each day, and hours worked per week, all vary throughout the year.
Breakfast is served between 7:30-8:15, lunch is served 11:45 – 12:30 PM and supper is served 5:45- 6:30 PM. The amount of prep work before each meal and clean up afterwards is variable. Which meals are served each day is variable upon needs of our student groups. Hours worked each day, therefore, will vary depending on what meals are being served, number of students on our property at any time, etc.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Ability to Commute:
- Key Largo, FL 33037 (Required)
Work Location: In person
