Momentum Academy is a public charter school district with four campuses in St. Louis City, serving scholars in grades PK-8. Momentum promotes academic excellence in an environment of mutual care and support that builds character, confidence, and community among each of our scholars so that they reach their full potential.

Role

Under the direction of the principal and support from the Regional Operations Support Specialist, the Food Service Assistant will lead the fresh preparation and serving of daily lunch and breakfast service for all scholars while ensuring the wellness plan is followed to fidelity. S/he will work closely with school leadership to provide a positive, clean, and safe cafeteria environment.

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

• Prep food for daily lunch service in accordance with Safe Food Handling Practices and as determined by the St. Louis City Health Department
• Log in temperature for lunch
• Complete and file production sheets daily
• Serve lunch to all grade levels
• Assist with regular inventory and orders, monitor food costs with budget
• Properly label and store all perishable and nonperishable food items
• Clean up kitchen floors and surfaces after lunch service
• Collection and disposal of garbage from lunch service area
• Wash all dishes from lunch service
• Prepare lunches for field trips (when necessary)
• Sweep and mop cafeteria and kitchen daily
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen surfaces and tabletops
• Fill paper products as needed
• Help to maintain supply list for cleaning and communicate needs to School Operations Manager
• Ensure that wellness plan is followed

Education/Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or HiSET required

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is preferred
• Desire to support school staff to ensure a world class education for all students
• Able to lift at least 25lbs.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving

What We Offer

• Professional Development
• Real-time feedback
• Enrollment preference for your scholar(s) to attend Momentum Academy
• Continuing Education and Certification Assistance

Benefits

• Pension plan
• Extra Duty Stipend opportunities
• Merit Program (Attendance Incentives, Employee Referrals, and more)

Schedule

• 25-30 hours per week
• 8:30AM-1:30PM, Monday - Friday
• This role has the possibility to to turn into a full-time position for the 24-25 school year. 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.