Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.80
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
hourly wage
Job Description
Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is a large public school district dedicated to serving the educational needs of students throughout Detroit, Michigan. With multiple school locations spread across the city, DPSCD is focused on providing quality education supported by comprehensive food services that ensure students have access to nutritious meals. The district maintains over 107 school-based kitchens, a 2.5-acre food production site, and more than 80 school gardens, emphasizing local food access and farm-to-school programs aimed at promoting healthy eating habits and community involvement. DPSCD operates various programs such as the National School Lunch Program, USDA guidelines, and Michigan... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to any of the 107 school-based kitchens within Detroit Public Schools Community District on any given day
- Able to accept instruction and work in a team environment
- Physical ability to walk, stand, bend, reach, stoop, squat, kneel, lift and carry
- Ability to lift between 10-50 pounds based on need and specific tasks
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach or squat and lift between 10-50 lbs based on need and specific tasks
- Skill in developing positive interpersonal relationships and successful work relationships with supervisory personnel
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D certificate preferred
- Experience working with students and/or volunteers and diverse communities
- Interest and familiarity with issues related to local food and food access
- Skill in developing positive interpersonal relationships and sensitivity to students and community needs
Job Duties
- Assist with food preparation activities including supper
- Fill in at various school locations during staff vacancies and absences
- Serve food according to USDA and National School Lunch Program guidelines
- Ensure safe food handling techniques and methods are maintained
- Work in food service and food production areas as needed
- Remove trash from kitchen and dining areas
- Handle stock management and mopping and sweeping of kitchen and dining areas
- Assist with general sanitation of pots, pans, utensils, dining tables, and kitchen area
- Support the upkeep of food development and production areas including 80+ school gardens and 2.5-acre food production site
- Perform all other food service, cafeteria, and school garden related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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