Food Handler

Job Overview
Growing Charter School Systems is seeking FOOD HANDLER for our Elementary school program. Strong preference for bilingual (Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals in compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen and food prep areas
• Receive and store food items properly, monitoring for freshness and temperature control
• Assist in inventory tracking, restocking, and meal planning logistics
• Inspect food and supplies to ensure safety and quality
• Record leftovers, student balances, and meal counts for compliance reporting
• Use standard kitchen equipment (oven, stove, microwave, freezer, etc.)
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene, including uniform, apron, and hairnet
• Attend staff trainings, meetings, and support school-wide events as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Food Service Director

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in food prep, kitchen support, or food service preferred
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and safe food handling practices
• Comfortable working around children and in a school setting
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Basic math skills and ability to use a computer
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and a team-oriented attitude

Join our team as a Food Handler and enjoy the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages

Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and requirements.