Kitchen Staff - Part Time
@ SAR Academy & SAR High SchoolSAR Academy & SAR High Schoolsaracademy&sarhighschool.com
Kitchen Staff - Part Time
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About the job
SAR Academy, a co-educational school in Riverdale, NY, provides quality education from nursery through 8th grade. The Kitchen Staff supports food prep, service, and cleanliness to ensure safe, nutritious meals in a warm environment.
Requirements
- Experience in food service or kitchen work
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced settings
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Physical ability to stand and lift
- Basic food safety knowledge
Qualifications
- Prior food service experience preferred
- Ability to work in warm environment
- Willingness to learn sanitation standards
- Reliable and dedicated
Full job description
Overview:
SAR Academy, a co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is seeking dedicated and reliable Kitchen Staff members for the 2026/2027 school year to support daily food service operations across its campuses. With nearly 1,700 students from Infant Toddler through 12th grade, the school’s kitchen team plays a vital role in preparing and serving nutritious meals in a safe, clean, and efficient manner. Kitchen Staff will assist in food preparation, meal service, and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.
Responsibilities:
Food Preparation & Service:
Assist in preparing and assembling meals according to daily menus and dietary guidelines.
Ensure food is properly portioned and presented in an appealing manner.
Serve students and staff in an organized and efficient manner during meal periods.
Kitchen Operations & Cleanliness:
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in food preparation and serving areas.
Follow all food safety protocols, including proper food handling, storage, and labeling.
Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as needed.
Assist in restocking supplies and ingredients to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
Qualifications:
Prior experience in food service, cafeteria, or kitchen work preferred but not required.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation standards (training provided as needed).
Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy trays, and work in a warm kitchen environment.
This is a part-time position reporting to the Kitchen Manager. The Kitchen Staff will play an essential role in ensuring students and staff receive high-quality meals in a safe and welcoming dining environment.
About SAR:
SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.
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