Yestermorrow Design/Build School

Housekeeper (P/T)

Yestermorrow Design/Build School seeks a Part-Time Housekeeper for 8-10 hours/week.  Applicants must be flexible and able to work Fridays and Sundays every week.  Call Monica at 496-5545. Position available June 1.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Housekeeper
Reports to: Student Services Manager
Organizational area: Hospitality

Responsibilities:
To maintain a safe and clean environment in and around Yestermorrow’s buildings, including:

• Cleaning (sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, mopping, washing or vacuuming) carpets, walls, windows, woodwork, furniture and equipment in the main school building, including office, kitchen, bathrooms, dormitory rooms, public spaces, and classrooms.
• Monitoring an ongoing list of check-outs to determine rooms which need to be cleaned.
• Making beds and setting towels.
• Stripping beds and gathering all laundry for delivery to laundry service.
• Maintaining the linen closet as clean and organized.
• Emptying garbage and recycling containers.
• Replacing paper products, soap and light bulbs.
• Keeping inventory of and ordering cleaning supplies as necessary to ensure adequate stock.
• Examining rooms, halls, and lobbies to determine need for repairs or replacement of furniture or equipment, and makes recommendations to management.
• Responding to complaints regarding housekeeping service, and taking corrective action.
• Attending periodic staff meetings to discuss School policies and students' complaints, and to make recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.
• Doing related work as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cleaning (70%)
• Turning over Dormitory Rooms (25%)

Special considerations
Employee must be able to work interactively in a demanding, fast-paced environment and be able to stand for extended periods of time and carry up to 25 lbs.  Flexible schedule including weekends is required.

Kitchen Assistant (P/T)

Part-time, year-round Kitchen Assistant position available immediately.  Morning and weekend shifts available, approximately 15-20 hrs/week.  Kitchen experience preferred but we will train the right person. 

Responsibilities:

Assist Whole Foods Chef with meal plan operations, including:

• Assisting Chef with meal planning, preparation, serving and clean-up at designated meal times as well as taking responsibility for all noted kitchen tasks and side work.
• Maintaining a smooth functionality in general kitchen work areas.  Checking equipment and reporting necessary repairs.
• Washing dishes, utensils, kitchenware, etc.
• Maintaining pristine levels of cleanliness on a daily basis including all general preparation and storage areas, dining areas, appliances, equipment and especially floors.
• Assisting Chef in maintaining continuous inventory of food and supplies.  Includes maintaining a current food and supply inventory, helping to pick up food from local farms and suppliers, and unloading delivery trucks and restocking storage areas.
• Dining room set-up and clean-up at meals.
• Describing the food and food philosophy to guests as well as presenting food at designated meal times with appropriate labeling to accommodate dietary restrictions.
• Abiding by Health Department rules which apply to the kitchen and dining area.

Job qualifications include: experience cooking and serving food for large groups; ability to provide a high level of customer service with constant exposure to the public while accommodating a diverse and constantly changing clientele of students, instructors and staff; an interest in local foods and seasonal cooking; and a self-directed, motivated, and easy-going personality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meal Preparation and Set-up (50%)
• Serving (20%)
• Cleanup (30%)

Schedule:

Early morning (7am) and evening (to 8pm) shifts required

Special considerations:

Employee must be able to work interactively in a demanding, fast-paced environment and be able to stand for extended periods of time while cleaning, cooking and serving.  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.  Flexible schedule including weekends is required.

To Apply:

Please fill out an Employment Application and email to: heidi@yestermorrow.org.