Summary: Maplehill School and Farm seeks a reliable and experienced Kitchen Assistant to help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and support food safety in a school environment. Highlights: 1. Work directly with the Farm-to-Table Coordinator 2. Collaborate with staff and interact respectfully with students 3. Support a land-based educational community Maplehill School and Farm is seeking a reliable and experienced Kitchen Assistant to help prepare meals for students and staff on our Plainfield-area campus. This is a part-time, school-year position working directly with our Farm-to-Table Coordinator. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, attentive to cleanliness and food safety, and comfortable working in a school environment alongside middle- and high-school-aged students. Position Responsibilities -Assist with preparing and serving nutritious meals -Support daily kitchen setup, cleanup, and dishwashing -Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen workspace -Help receive, store, and organize food and kitchen supplies -Follow established food-safety and sanitation practices -Work collaboratively with the Farm-to-Table Coordinator and other school staff -Interact with students in a patient, respectful, and supportive manner -Assist with other kitchen and meal-program responsibilities as needed Preferred Qualifications -Previous kitchen, food-service, or meal-preparation experience -Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail -Dependability and punctuality -Ability to work independently and as part of a team -Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with students and staff -Comfort working in an active school environment -Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Schedule and Compensation -Monday through Thursday -8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. -Approximately 24 hours per week -School-year position running from August through June, with approximately two months off during the summer -Starting wage of $20-25 per hour, with consideration given to experience About Maplehill School and Farm Maplehill School and Farm is a safe, caring, land-based educational community located on 230 acres in central Vermont. We serve up to 30 students across three campuses. Students participate in academics, social-emotional learning, service projects, vocational exploration, recreation, farming, and gardening. Our approach emphasizes restorative practices, self-reflection, relationship-building, and clear, empathic communication. The Kitchen Assistant will join a collaborative team committed to supporting students, staff, and families.
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