Food Service Assistant (Part-time): Deerfield Beach, FL

Responsibilities

• NOTE: The combination of responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the school site, students, and prior experiences of the Food Service Assistant.
• Food Service and Site Operations
• Place weekly food orders with the vendor based on student attendance trends and food waste analysis
• Receive and verify daily food deliveries to ensure accuracy with order quantities and alignment with the approved menu. If meals are non-compliant, follow the Emergency Food SOP
• Manage all aspects of routine vendor performance to ensure the vendor is meeting or exceeding expectations
• Ensure all meals served to students are compliant and document any menu changes on menu
• Track food consumption and waste daily to ensure food costs remain as lean and efficient as po

Requirements

• Age 18 with high school diploma or GED
• Experience working in an institutional or highly regulated kitchen/food setting with a clear understanding of food preparation best practices and protocols
• Experience working across lines of difference and strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
• Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, and perform a variety of repetitive tasks to prepare and serve food safely
• Active food manager and food handler certifications completed prior to start of hire ( http://www.servsafe.com/servsafe-manager)
• Understanding of Florida food and beverage worker manual
• Access to reliable transportation to and from work to ensure timely, effective instruction and to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience working within the guidelines of the US Department of Agriculture and Child and Adult Care Food Program (USDA/CACFP)
• Two or more years of experience working in a school kitchen setting (preschool, early childhood education, daycare, or K-12 environment)
• Working knowledge of food allergens, intolerances, preferences, and accommodations
• Prior experience as an Assistant Teacher in a preschool setting
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or two years of post-secondary coursework in Early Childhood Education
• Experience with Montessori pedagogy
• Experience with children with special needs
• Fluent in Spanish

Benefits

Additional Information

As a Food Service Assistant at Bezos Academy, you'll help provide nutritious, compliant meals to children at our tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool and provide direct support with a variety of additional tasks both in and out of the classroom. You will manage all aspects of food preparation and service with strong attention to detail, organization, and adherence to safety protocols. Key responsibilities include preparing CACFP-compliant menus, placing food orders and managing food costs, receiving and verifying food deliveries, ensuring all meals are delivered to classrooms on time, and managing all clean-up, organization, and documentation. Assuming full ownership of the kitchen and food operations at the school, you will serve meals in accordance with USDA requirements, Bezos Academy policies, and local childcare regulations. Beyond the kitchen, you will assist school staff and administration with a variety of tasks including inventory checks, laundry, and other ad hoc duties. As needed, you will also occasionally step into classrooms to provide direct supervision and support to the children. You will become an integral part of your school team working to improve processes and provide an excellent preschool experience where we nurture every child's full potential. LOCATION We are actively hiring for a part-time Food Service Assistant at our Deerfield Beach location ( 227 NW 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 ) with an expected start date of August 2026 . SCHEDULE, BENEFITS, & COMPENSATION You will work a 5-hour shift Monday through Friday (25 hours per week). The precise hours may change based on staff, student, and community needs, but will generally be from 8:00am-1:00pm . This is a part-time (25-hours per week), non-exempt/hourly position. Compensation for this position is $19-$28 per hour . The upper third of the compensation range is typically reserved for existing employees who have been in the role for multiple years and demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting compensation will vary by qualifications and prior experience. Benefits for this role include paid sick (care) time accrued based on hours worked, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match.

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