Kitchen - Custodian

Food Service / Custodian

Head Start is hiring a reliable, multi-talented individual to manage Food Service and light Custodial/Maintenance duties for our site in Mandan, ND. We have 77 students and 14 teaching staff. This is a crucial, high-impact role that provides a predictable school-year schedule.

Details

• Requires a valid driver's license and high school diploma or equivalent
• Pay: $20.00/hour
• 40 hours per week from mid-August to mid-May. If desired, summer hours may be available through HIT, Inc.
• Some flexibility with hours. Must start early enough to prepare breakfast. Will discuss during the interview.
• 6 months food service experience.
• Effectively speak, read, and understand English.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Excellent understanding of food preparation fundamentals.
• Proficient understanding of food allergies, modified diets, and food borne illnesses.

Food Service & Kitchen Responsibilities

You will be the sole kitchen operator, responsible for daily meal preparation and service while adhering to CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) requirements.

• Breakfast: Prep and serve a simple breakfast.
• Lunch: Receive and dish up catered lunch (family-style into bowls for classroom service).
• Cleaning: Wash dishes, and clean/organize refrigerators, freezers, pantry, and cabinets daily.
• Ordering: Compile grocery and supply lists, shop, order, and put away deliveries.
• Safety/Compliance: Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily

Custodial & Building Maintenance Responsibilities

You will ensure our building and grounds are clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff.

• Cleaning: Mop, sweep, and general cleaning of hallways, gymnasium, bathrooms, meeting rooms, and main office.
• Waste Management: Emptying all trash receptacles (bathrooms, gym, kitchen).
• Vehicle Care: Clean Head Start vehicles (buses, car, truck) and submit mileage reports.
• Outdoor: Perform daily playground safety checks, sweep steps, and light snow shoveling/de-icing (less than 2 inches).
• Maintenance: Change furnace filters and monitor dehumidifier in the basement.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Food service or commercial kitchen experience preferred (experience serving large groups is a plus).
• Reliability: Must be a highly dependable, self-motivated individual, capable of managing all duties independently.
• License: Valid Driver's License required.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Physical: Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Communication: Effectively speak, read, and understand English.

Our program offers a variety of benefits to cover you and your family. 

• ICHRA Medical Plans (single, single plus dependents, or family plan options)

• Dental insurance - BCBS VSP Vision (single or family plan options)
• Vision insurance - BCBS VSP Vision (single or family plan options)
• Life AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401 (k) with 6% match (after 1 year)
• EAP through ComPsych
• Voluntary Benefits Include: Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness

Salary : $20