Kitchen Assistant 

POSITION POSTED:  2/6/2024

FULL-TIME POSITION

HOURS: 40+              

DEADLINE TO APPLY One City Schools believes in identifying and hiring the best possible candidates to serve our scholars, families and school community.  The position will remain open until we find our best fit Kitchen Assistant

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for an experienced, energetic, inspiring and detailed-oriented Cook/Dishwasher who has the passion and commitment for working with young children, teachers and parents in an education setting, preparing and serving more than 500 high quality meals and snacks daily to students, staff, parents and special guests, and supporting our community partnerships. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits.

One City’s Kitchen assistant will report to the Executive Chef and will assist with preparing and serving meals daily to children and staff, maintaining a clean kitchen and work environment, and supporting and assisting with special school events. Teamwork and a positive attitude are key to excelling at One City - we are often responding quickly to changes and scholar needs. Specific performance responsibilities include:

• Provides the highest quality of service to One City’s school community and guests at all times.
• Understand basic dining and classroom dining set-up and deliver and clear food and materials accordingly.
• Properly follow the procedure for disposing of kitchen waste materials and keep the kitchen clean.
• Follows proper dishwashing procedures, including pots and pans and logs.
• Prepares foods under direct supervision or instruction of One City’s Executive Chef by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.
• Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided. Will also record meals and snacks in a manner consistent with the federal School Nutrition Program, with assistance from One City’s School Nutrition and Operations teams.
• Attends all required training, complies with all One City policies and procedures, complies with all school safety and risk management policies and procedures and participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

• Model One City’s Habits of Character: integrity, self-respect, compassion, perseverance and a willingness to encourage and allow scholars to take risks;
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including punctual, consistent attendance and appropriate use of planning time;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues while demonstrating commitment to teamwork;
• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of One City Schools to the public in word and deed;
• Help maintain a clean, orderly and welcoming educational environment and facility;
• At all times and shows grace and support when engaging children, parents and guests who utilize or visit One City; 
• Demonstration of excellence with judgment, decision making, problem-solving skills and an innovative mindset;
• Energetic, flexible and open-minded; a willingness to embrace strategic change based on best interests of our scholars;
• Self-reflective and proactive with a growth mindset, including the desire to receive and give feedback.

ROLE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of cooking and meal preparation experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Ideal candidate has previous experience with cooking in a school or daycare, and with federal SNP (School Nutrition Program) or CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program), but not required
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses; excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent judgment, communication and creative problem-solving skills.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of One City.
• Commitment to working with children from diverse racial/cultural populations and their families, experience preferred. 
• Ability to regularly and routinely lift and push at least 50 pounds.
• Completion of a background check required.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

WHAT WE OFFER: COMPENSATION AND EVALUATION

• One City offers market competitive salaries and wages with comprehensive health benefits to all full-time employees. Compensation will be consistent with One City’s approved compensation plan as stipulated by the Board of Directors. Salary & benefits include:
• Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
• Mon-Fri daytime schedule with occasional nights & weekend work available for school events.
• Generous time off program, including 18 Days of paid time off and holidays
• Schedule is approximately 11 months per year with three weeks of unpaid time in summer, 1.5 weeks unpaid at winter break, 1 week unpaid time at Spring Break and occasional unpaid days off when school is not in session. Employees are able to request work on unpaid days and/or use PTO.
• Health benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• 401K with employer match of 5.9%
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Family Perks Discount Program (www.ocs.abenity.com)
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Investment in Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Assistance Plan

BACKGROUND ON ONE CITY SCHOOLS

Established in 2014, One City Schools, Inc. is a nonprofit school management organization based in Madison, Wisconsin that operates high quality preschools and public charter 4K - 12 schools in Wisconsin. One City's mission is to seed a new model of public education that ensures children and teens are on track to succeed in a college or career preparatory program from birth through high school graduation. We are dedicated to ensuring that our Scholars live and lead with good character, practice self-care and personal wellness, and possess the requisite knowledge, skills, motivation, adaptability, and preparation to make the world better through acts of community service, and whatever careers or occupations they will choose in the future.

One City Preschool (OCP) is an accredited, award-winning, tuition-based early childhood learning center operated by One City Schools, Inc. that serves children ages 2 through 4. We facilitate and support your child’s early learning, development, and wellness within a play-based learning environment, which leads to their success and a joy for learning in grade school and beyond. OCP is accredited by the City of Madison (WI) Child Care Division and recognized as a 5-Star (out of 5) childcare program by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. Note: OCP also operates a preschool serving infants and one-year-olds, but these age levels are currently only available to the staff of One City Schools.

One City Elementary School (OCES) is a tuition-free public charter school in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to preparing children in grades 4K to 5 to have a positive and sustainable impact on the world. Established in 2018 by One City Schools, OCPA fosters a deep love of learning, community, and strong character within its students. By cultivating broad cultural and global perspectives, OCES empowers its young scholars to think deeply and critically, solve complex problems, and approach challenges with confidence, commitment, joy, and creativity. The school's emphasis on reading, writing and STEM, along with personal wellness, teamwork, effective communication, and high-quality work, equips children for success in middle school and beyond.

One City Preparatory Academy (OCPA) is a tuition-free public charter school in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to preparing young people in grades 6 through 12 to have a positive and sustainable impact on the world. Established in 2022 by One City Schools, OCPA fosters a deep love of learning, community, and strong character within its students. By cultivating broad cultural and global perspectives, OCPA empowers its scholars to think deeply and critically, solve complex problems, and approach challenges with confidence, commitment, joy, and creativity. The school's emphasis on personal wellness, teamwork, effective communication, and high-quality work equips its students for success in high school, college and beyond.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

One City is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all team members and applicants, and to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.