Porter - # 15 - Children's School - 10 Month/35 Hour

This position is offered by a public school system that operates a Central Kitchen serving Middle and High Schools, focusing on providing nutritious meals to students and staff. The organization is dedicated to ensuring a high-quality food service experience within the educational environment. This entry-level food service role involves supporting the daily operations of the Central Kitchen and multiple school locations, with an emphasis on manual tasks and heavy labor necessary to maintain an efficient and sanitary food service operation. The organization values dependability, thoroughness, and physical stamina in its employees to meet the demands of this active role. The employment in this position is full-time, and the salary range offered is between $17.47 and $19.12 per hour, making it a competitive opportunity for individuals seeking to start a career in food service within an educational setting.

The role primarily involves assisting with the preparation and cleanliness of meals served across the district's educational facilities. Job duties include carrying supplies to and from the storeroom, washing pots and pans, and operating kitchen appliances and equipment safely and effectively. A significant aspect of the role involves receiving deliveries early in the morning, including storing milk properly in lowerators to maintain freshness. The incumbent aids the cook with tasks requiring heavy lifting, ensuring the kitchen remains organized and functional by keeping freezers and refrigerators in order. Routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors in the kitchen, storeroom, walk-in freezer, and refrigerator are essential responsibilities to uphold hygiene standards. Additionally, the role includes cleaning behind serving counters in faculty and student lunchrooms, contributing to a clean and safe dining environment. Supervision and direct reporting are maintained with a higher-level employee to ensure that all duties are performed correctly and efficiently. This position requires physical fitness and a willingness to undertake repetitive manual tasks, making it suitable for candidates who are enthusiastic about working in a structured and supportive food service environment within the school system.