WSU Charter Academy Kitchen Helper

The WSU Charter Academy kitchen helper will primarily assist the head cook in all areas related to preparing and serving healthy meals to the students of WSU Charter Academy, including maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen facility. Candidates must enjoy working in a kitchen/food service setting and with young children, able to work independently after receiving direction from the head cook, and dependable. The kitchen helper will work up to 20 hours per week. Hours of availability needed are flexible between Monday through Friday, from 7:30 - 3:30. Hourly rate will be $12.00. Position will follow the WSU Charter Academy student schedule (very similar to WSU academic calendar), beginning in early August and ending in late May.

Job responsibilities will include the following:

• Assist the head cook in preparing and serving healthy meals (breakfast, lunch, snack) for young children.
• Perform daily cleaning and periodic maintenance of the kitchen facility and equipment, as directed by the head cook.
• Assist the head cook with grocery and supply inventory.
• Assist with the purchasing of groceries and other other needed supplies, under the direction of the head cook.
• Assist with the completion of the required record keeping and paperwork under the direction of the head cook.
• Attend orientation, training, and meetings as required.
• Be open and responsive to feedback provided by the head cook and/or WSU Charter Academy Director.
• Read, understand, and comply with all applicable WSU Charter Academy policies and procedures, and the State of Utah food handling/food service policies and procedures.
• Complete required training, including State of Utah Food Handlers permit, provided by the Utah State Food Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the WSU Charter Academy director or head cook.

Required Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a kitchen and/or food service environment
• Enjoy working with young children
• Able to work independently after receiving direction from the head cook
• Punctual and dependable
• Willing to obtain State of Utah Food Handlers permit (training provided).

Preferred Qualifications Background Check? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 08/06/2025 Review Date 08/08/2025 Job Close Date 09/06/2025 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection). The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).