Early Learning Academy Kitchen Assistant

At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,

Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.

Marymount University’s Early Learning Academy seeks a PT Kitchen Assistant to prep food for the University's Early Learning Academy. This role involves managing the ELA kitchen M-F 10 AM - 1 PM. Compensation for this position is $20/hour.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Station Setup & Organization: Setting up workstations with necessary equipment and ingredients (washing dishes, sanitizing counters, etc.). 

• Food Preparation: Washing, peeling, cutting, chopping, and slicing fruits, vegetables, and meats.

• Serving Adherence: Measuring and distributing catered lunches according to standardized portions.

• Storage & Inventory: Storing food items, labeling ingredients, maintaining supply inventory and maintaining food safety standards.

• Delivering Food: Deliver food to classrooms during lunch and collect dishes after lunch.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Food Safety Knowledge: Understanding of sanitary food handling and proper storage temperatures.

• Multitasking: Strong organizational skills to work efficiently.

• ServSafe Certification helpful. 

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift items and stand for long periods. 

Qualified candidates are invited to apply via our career portal by submitting a cover letter addressing their qualifications related to the information listed above, along with a resume.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and employment verification, and other role related requirements such as motor vehicle and/or drug screening.

Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission.  The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission.  For more information, please visit:  https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/

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