Kitchen Support 

SPANISH 

Job Description:  The Kitchen Support staff will work with our Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef and other School Nutrition Team members.  The Kitchen support staff is a dedicated professional who re-envisions the way food is served to children in schools.  The Kitchen Support staff must be able to follow instructions from our Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef regarding the National School Lunch Program dietary guidelines, bring creativity, passion, a collaborative attitude, and tenacity to build a better model for school food.   

 Responsibilities:

Food Service

• Work with Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef to safely execute healthy school meals and snacks
• Pilot new menu items with students, occasionally preparing taste tests for students
• Ability to cook in large quantities (apx. 500 individuals)

• Collaborate with other staff, assist in training staff on meal preparation techniques and equipment usage
• Keep facilities clean, safe, and follow food safety protocols 

• Prepare the meals on time and serve them in a timely manner
• Maintain a high level of quality 
• Prep, Deliver and pick-up meals from classrooms
• Assist in the lunch line with student pin numbers 

Food Nutrition Ambassador

• Engage with Mundo Verde community and create food engagement opportunities, occasional classes and networking events
• Positively represent the Mundo Verde food program in the community
• Some evening and weekend events 

Qualifications of an Ideal Candidate

Required

• Culinary degree or at least 2 years working in a kitchen
• Advanced or Native proficiency of English
• Demonstrated interest in working with children ages 3-11 
• Desire and commitment to learn National School Lunch Program guidelines
• Collaborative mentality and positive attitude
• Must be able to repetitively lift 30 pounds and make decisions in accordance with established procedures

Beneficial 

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team
• Flexibility, professionalism, creativity and a willingness to learn
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development
• Willingness to support kitchen staff and students in a range of capacities
• Experience with sustainable practices 

Prefered

• Intermediate, advanced or native proficiency of Spanish

Habits of an Ideal Candidate: Mundo Verde community members strive to embody and practice the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values everyday: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation. An ideal candidate will embrace these habits. 

Other Job Details

• Schedule: Mundo Verde's core hours of operations are 7:50 AM - 4:30 PM when students are in the building. However, your schedule may vary slightly depending on when your supervisor asks you to report to work based on your responsibilities.
• Location: Assigned  campus
• Position Type: This is a 12-month salaried position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check

What we offer

Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:  

• A competitive salary based on one’s education and experience 
• A Tier 1 school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
• An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
• Colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, and the school mission
• A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support 
• Professional development opportunities as available
• FT salary: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (28 days of PTO: 8 Sick, 20 Personal) and holidays scheduled in the school calendar. 

Mundo Verde PCS is an equal opportunity employer.