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:

Day shift
Evening shift

Ability to Commute:

Key Largo, FL 33037 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Marine Resources Development Foundation jobs

Part-time Food Service Worker