Job Description
Job Description
Head Start is hiring a reliable, multi-talented individual to manage both 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.
- Pay Rate: $19.87 per hour
- Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week (Mid-August to Mid-May). Enjoy Summers Off! (Potential summer hours may be available through HIT, Inc.)
- Keywords: Food Service, Custodial, Janitor, Kitchen Aide, School Schedule, Full-Time, Prep Cook, Cleaner.
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 (start time between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM).
- 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: Mopping, sweeping, and general cleaning of hallways, gymnasium, bathrooms, meeting rooms, and main office.
- Waste Management: Emptying all trash receptacles (bathrooms, gym, kitchen).
- Vehicle Care: Cleaning Head Start vehicles (buses, car, truck) and submitting mileage reports.
- Outdoor: Performing daily playground safety checks, sweeping steps, and light snow shoveling/de-icing (less than 2 inches).
- Maintenance: Changing furnace filters and emptying dehumidifiers in the basement.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Reliability: Must be a highly dependable, self-motivated individual, capable of managing all duties independently.
- License: Valid Driver's License required.
- Physical: Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
- Communication: Effectively speak, read, and understand English.
- Start Time: Must be able to start early (between 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM).
- Keywords: Reliable, Maintenance, Janitorial, Multi-Tasking.
Preferred Qualifications (Competitive Applicants)
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Food service or commercial kitchen experience preferred (experience serving large groups is a plus).