Dishwasher and Prep Cook Position

The Leelanau School is seeking two part-time Dishwasher/Prep Cooks. The school operates a healthy and sustainable kitchen which includes composting, recycling, and minimizing waste. Applicants would work as part of a team toward these goals. Applicants can expect a pleasant work environment and won’t always be tucked away in the back of the kitchen, as our school dining hall has an open dish window where students and staff bring their dishes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Food preparation, chopping vegetables, making salads and putting together entrees.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food on the line.
• Cooking and preparing all menu items in accordance with directions given by the Coordinator of Food Services.
• Food preparation and portioning prior to service.
• Performing kitchen maintenance; emptying the trash, mopping floors and washing dishes.
• Learns and adheres to the designated cooking methods to assist in preparing the appropriate menu items consistently.
• Strives to learn to improve cooking skills and expands knowledge about food products and techniques.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator of Food Services at any time.
• Ensure cleanliness of storage and work area. Keep a clean and sanitary work station at all times and all equipment clean and sanitized.
• Take instruction, direction, and follow procedures provided by our Coordinator of Food Services.
• Safely operate and use equipment such as knives, wrappers, scales, as well as other equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

*Starting wage of $10.00 per hour

*No experience required (we’re willing to train)

*Excellent critical thinking and time management

*Ability to operate industrial machinery and carry loads up to 20 lbs

*Willingness to work weekends

*Flexibility with days and times scheduled

*Two Part-time positions (20-25 hours a week) with usual afternoon shift will be 3:30 to 7:30

Job Type: Part-time

Applicants, please contact Ginny at gdeisler@leelanau.org or lbrach@leelanau.org or 231-334-5896.