Food Service Assistant (Part-Time): Seattle-Tacoma, WA

As a Food Service Assistant at Bezos Academy, your primary responsibilities will include managing the delivery and preparation of meals, ensuring safe storage and handling of food, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. You'll serve food that meets USDA requirements and assist with various tasks that contribute to the preschool's operational needs, making your role vital to our team.

To qualify for the Food Service Assistant position at Bezos Academy, candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. You'll need to have an active food worker card and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Experience in a regulated kitchen environment and knowledge of food safety protocols is highly preferred.

The part-time Food Service Assistant role at Bezos Academy involves working 25 hours a week, typically from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. While these hours may change slightly based on staff and student needs, this schedule allows for a balanced work-life arrangement.

As a Food Service Assistant at Bezos Academy, you’ll enjoy a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off for vacations and holidays, sick leave, and additional breaks throughout the year. Moreover, you’ll have access to a 401(k) plan with employer matching and various other benefits.

The Food Service Assistant at Bezos Academy plays a crucial role in enhancing the preschool experience. By ensuring that meals are nutritious and served safely, you contribute to the children's overall well-being. Your role also involves collaborating with school staff and participating in crafting an engaging environment where children can thrive.

In your response, emphasize your familiarity with best practices for food safety, including temperature control and cleanliness. Mention specific protocols you follow to maintain hygiene, such as regular hand washing and proper food storage, showcasing your commitment to safe food handling.

For this question, share a specific example highlighting your understanding of food allergies and how you addressed a child's dietary needs. Detail the steps you took to ensure their safety, such as reviewing ingredient lists and preparing separate meals.

Express your passion for child development and nutrition. Discuss how you find joy in preparing meals and how it contributes to fostering a positive and healthy environment for kids, which aligns with Bezos Academy's mission.

Demonstrate your organizational skills by discussing tools or methods you use to track inventory levels. Mention how you analyze consumption trends to make informed ordering decisions to minimize waste and ensure the availability of required items.

Share your experiences collaborating with others in previous jobs, focusing on how you communicate effectively and support each other’s tasks. Highlight your flexibility and willingness to assist other team members, especially in a busy setting like a kitchen.

Talk about your adaptability and problem-solving skills. Mention instances where you successfully adjusted to sudden changes, such as ingredient shortages or revised menu items, ensuring you maintained service effectiveness.

Explain how you assess the urgency and importance of tasks within a kitchen setting. Discuss your approach to prioritizing meal preparation while managing cleaning and inventory duties, which helps keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Focus on your commitment to teamwork and safety. Emphasize how you would approach the colleague directly and create a constructive conversation, reinforcing the importance of adhering to safe food handling practices to protect everyone.

Describe techniques you use to manage stress, such as staying organized and focused. Share how you stay calm under pressure while effectively coordinating meal service and multitasking to ensure smooth operations.

Discuss skills such as food safety knowledge, organizational ability, teamwork, and communication. Highlight how these skills contribute to a successful environment in a preschool setting where you serve children and collaborate with educators.