Kitchen Assistant
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Join the team at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on 60 minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results.

Why this job: Help shape the future of students in Washington Heights and Inwood by joining TEP's in-house kitchen team, for its new Middle School campus: a newly constructed 60,000 square foot, state-of-the-art building and home to 480 (5th grade through 8th grade) students.

About the Role

The Kitchen Assistant is a key member of the full-service kitchen team, which serves healthy, interesting, and delicious meals (breakfast, lunch, and snack) for 480 Middle School students and 600 Early Childhood and Elementary students every day and during special school events. This person will be responsible for food preparation, food packing, and kitchen cleaning. This role is for an enthusiastic professional who is interested in TEP's revolutionary approach to achieving equity for under-served communities and will help inspire health and wellness through supporting the school's healthy food program.

Position Responsibilities

* Pack meals for students and staff at TEP's state-of-the-art Cafe kitchen, for distribution across 3 school locations

* Ensure punctual, safe, and effective packaging of meals for daily delivery by the school's food services van

* Ensure all allergen-free meals are appropriately labeled and packaged for qualifying students

* Prepare snacks and fruits for all students

* Assist the kitchen team in food preparation

* Maintain a clean and organized work space at all times in adherence to food program policies and procedures

About You

* Previous food service experience preferred

* Ability to perform routine cleaning work

* A positive attitude and dependable work ethic

* Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

* Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds

* Extremely dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator

Why TEP

* The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity

* Compensation: Hourly rate of $18 with weekly daytime shift hours varying between 35 to 40 hours per week.

* Time Off: 3 weeks of vacation plus 11 federal holidays (New Year's, MLK Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Indigenous People's Day, Thanksgiving Thursday & Friday, Christmas).

* Guidance & Mentorship: The Kitchen Assistant will report directly to TEP's Executive Chef and Director of Food Services

* Employee Wellness: We value your well-being through our Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming

* Healthcare: World-class medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies

* Family Focus: Parental leave and dependent care account so you can care for your loved ones

* 403b Retirement Plan: We care about your ability to save for your future

* Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development, including tuition and continuous learning reimbursements

To apply, you must submit an application that consists of two components: 1 - Resume and 2 - Cover Letter. The requirements for each of the components are specified in detail below.

1. RESUME: Please submit an up-to-date resume.

2. COVER LETTER: Please submit a well-written cover letter.