B.O.O.K. Academy
Homework Assistance and Enrichment
About the Role
Our nutritional aide is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of culinary services for our students and staff. They assist with meal planning, ensure that students are served hot appropriate portion sizes, and food is delicious and nutritious. This role includes sourcing the ingredients, preparation and serving of a planned menu. You will lead the setup and serving of food from the counter and ensuring all working areas are kept clean and tidy. Your welcoming customer service puts a smile on our students faces and makes an impact in their everyday lives. Other responsibilities include operating and cleaning equipment after each use.
Requirements
About the Company
B.O.O.K (Building Our Own Kids) Academy is a community service provided through the Maranatha Outreach Center in San Jose, Ca. B.O.O.K provides a positive, safe, and quiet atmosphere for students in grades K—12 to excel in their academic studies. Four levels of services are offered through the program: homework assistance, tutoring, skill-building activities, and access to computers. A mental wellness component is also available.
Responsibilities
Create monthly menus and shopping list for all meals. Store and keep updated on the shared drive
Prepare food and ensure it is nutritious and properly flavored in accordance with applicable culture, company and county standards
Follow proper food handling procedures
Maintain accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness
Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and accurately store according to food safty standards
Helps maintain organized storage of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen products
Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas
Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment)
Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations
Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures
Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures
Completes all required training
Qualifications
Experience with cooking for large groups
Experience with putting together flavors kids will eat
Extremely organized and excellent time management skills
Candidates must be legally able to work in the United States of America
On-site work required
Ideal Candidate
Familiar with food prep guidelines
Understands food safety standards
Excellent cooking skills working with school age children
Must be able to demonstrate ability to work with people from diverse racial/cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds
Time Commitment:
Commit to 2.5 hours a day twice a week for the full academic year
Must be able to commit to Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:45pm-7:15pm (Sept-May)
On-Site work location required
Additional Details
Must be at least 25 years old
Complete an online application
Submit to and pass a background check(no cost)
Submit Health Certificate with Negative TB Test (from a physician)
Attend a 1 hour orientation
Complete a W9
Compensation
This is a volunteer position