ReNEW Schools
Assistant Chef
About Momentum Academy
Momentum Academy is a PK-8 public charter school district in St. Louis City committed to fostering love, wellness, growth, and academic excellence. We build character, confidence, and community by supporting scholars, families, and staff to thrive together.
Thrive At Momentum
Momentum is committed to acting with integrity and joy. We provide robust benefits, professional development, wellness supports, and a culture rooted in love, integrity, collaboration, solutions-driven mindsets, and joy. Staff thrive through research-based coaching, highly rated instructional materials, restorative practices, dedicated wellness spaces, and significant employer-paid benefits.
Why Choose Momentum?
Competitive salary schedule with transparent pay equity
Merit Pay opportunities for high performance
Over 5 weeks of breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring, Care Break)
Paid Time Off and PTO rollover
Employer-paid short/long-term disability
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (including dependent insurance contributions)
Retirement benefits through PSRS-STL (Momentum contributes ~14%)
Research-based coaching & professional development
Intellectual Preparation & Learning Communities
Certification and continuing education assistance
Staff wellness budget and dedicated wellness spaces
Free staff breakfast and lunch
Enrollment preference for staff children
Role Overview Under the direction of the Lead Chef and Principal, the Food Service Assistant Chef will lead the fresh preparation and serving of daily lunch and breakfast service for all scholars while ensuring the wellness plan is followed to fidelity. S/he will work closely with school leadership to provide a positive, clean, and safe cafeteria environment.
Essential Responsibilities
Prep food for daily lunch service in accordance with Safe Food Handling Practices and as determined by the St. Louis City Health Department
Log in temperature for lunch
Complete and file production sheets on a daily basis
Serve lunch to all grade levels
Assist with regular inventory and orders, monitor food costs with budget
Properly label and store all perishable and nonperishable food items
Clean up kitchen floors and surfaces after lunch service
Collection and disposal of garbage from lunch service area
Wash all dishes from lunch service
Prepare lunches for field trips (when necessary)
Sweep and mop cafeteria and kitchen daily
Clean and sanitize all kitchen surfaces and tabletops
Fill paper products as needed
Help to maintain supply list for cleaning and communicate needs to School Operations Manager
Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Qualifications
Experience in food service is preferred
Desire to support school staff to ensure a world class education for all students
Able to lift at least 25lbs.
Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Compensation The hourly wage for this role is $17.24 for the annualized salary of $35,863 for this position. The salary increases based on years of experience, certification(s), and highest level of education.
Schedule & Work Environment 7:30-4 PM Include any lifting, movement, or unique workspace requirements.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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Momentum Academy is a PK-8 public charter school district in St. Louis City committed to fostering love, wellness, growth, and academic excellence. We build character, confidence, and community by supporting scholars, families, and staff to thrive together.
Thrive At Momentum
Momentum is committed to acting with integrity and joy. We provide robust benefits, professional development, wellness supports, and a culture rooted in love, integrity, collaboration, solutions-driven mindsets, and joy. Staff thrive through research-based coaching, highly rated instructional materials, restorative practices, dedicated wellness spaces, and significant employer-paid benefits.
Why Choose Momentum?
Competitive salary schedule with transparent pay equity
Merit Pay opportunities for high performance
Over 5 weeks of breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring, Care Break)
Paid Time Off and PTO rollover
Employer-paid short/long-term disability
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (including dependent insurance contributions)
Retirement benefits through PSRS-STL (Momentum contributes ~14%)
Research-based coaching & professional development
Intellectual Preparation & Learning Communities
Certification and continuing education assistance
Staff wellness budget and dedicated wellness spaces
Free staff breakfast and lunch
Enrollment preference for staff children
Role Overview Under the direction of the Lead Chef and Principal, the Food Service Assistant Chef will lead the fresh preparation and serving of daily lunch and breakfast service for all scholars while ensuring the wellness plan is followed to fidelity. S/he will work closely with school leadership to provide a positive, clean, and safe cafeteria environment.
Essential Responsibilities
Prep food for daily lunch service in accordance with Safe Food Handling Practices and as determined by the St. Louis City Health Department
Log in temperature for lunch
Complete and file production sheets on a daily basis
Serve lunch to all grade levels
Assist with regular inventory and orders, monitor food costs with budget
Properly label and store all perishable and nonperishable food items
Clean up kitchen floors and surfaces after lunch service
Collection and disposal of garbage from lunch service area
Wash all dishes from lunch service
Prepare lunches for field trips (when necessary)
Sweep and mop cafeteria and kitchen daily
Clean and sanitize all kitchen surfaces and tabletops
Fill paper products as needed
Help to maintain supply list for cleaning and communicate needs to School Operations Manager
Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Qualifications
Experience in food service is preferred
Desire to support school staff to ensure a world class education for all students
Able to lift at least 25lbs.
Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Compensation The hourly wage for this role is $17.24 for the annualized salary of $35,863 for this position. The salary increases based on years of experience, certification(s), and highest level of education.
Schedule & Work Environment 7:30-4 PM Include any lifting, movement, or unique workspace requirements.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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