Posted May 1, 2026
As a Food Service Assistant at Bezos Academy, you’ll help provide nutritious, compliant meals to children at our tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool and provide direct support with a variety of additional tasks both in and out of the classroom. You will manage all aspects of food preparation and service with strong attention to detail, organization, and adherence to safety protocols. Key responsibilities include preparing CACFP-compliant menus, placing food orders and managing food costs, receiving and verifying food deliveries, ensuring all meals are delivered to classrooms on time, and managing all clean-up, organization, and documentation. Assuming full ownership of the kitchen and food operations at the school, you will serve meals in accordance with USDA requirements, Bezos Academy policies, and local childcare regulations. Beyond the kitchen, you will assist school staff and administration with a variety of tasks including inventory checks, laundry, and other ad hoc duties. As needed, you will also occasionally step into classrooms to provide direct supervision and support to the children. You will become an integral part of your school team working to improve processes and provide an excellent preschool experience where we nurture every child’s full potential.
We are hiring a part-time Food Service Assistant to support our preschool in Lahaina, Maui (127KukuiaSt, Lahaina, HI 96761) with an expected start date of August 2026. SCHEDULE, BENEFITS, & COMPENSATION
This is a part-time, non-exempt/hourly position requiring a minimum of 25 hours per week, with occasional opportunities to work additional hours based on school needs. - You will work a five-hour shift, Monday through Friday, totaling 25 hours per week. Specific school schedules are determined by school leaders when considering all staff, classroom, and community needs, but are currently expected to be7:30am-12:30pm.
Compensation for this position is **$21-$31 per hour.**The upper third of the compensation range is typically reserved for existing employees who have been in the role for multiple years and who demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting compensation will vary by qualifications and prior experience. - Benefits include paid sick (care) time, accrued based on hours worked, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Age 18 with high school diploma or GED
Experience working in an institutional or highly regulated kitchen/food setting with a clear understanding of food preparation best practices and protocols
Ability to meet all credentialing criteria for early childhood teacher-caregivers (at least 6 months of childcare experience) and food service assistants in the state of Hawaii
Ability to meet all state-required training and eligibility requirements, including state-required fingerprint clearance and background check, tuberculosis screenings, trainings, and other credentials and/or qualification documents to be submitted to Bezos Academy prior to the start of employment. - Experience working across lines of difference and strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, and perform a variety of repetitive tasks to prepare and serve food safely
Active food manager and food handler certifications completed prior to start of hire (http://www.servsafe.com/servsafe-manager)
Access to reliable transportation to and from work to ensure timely, effective instruction and to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios
Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Familiarity with Hawaii and Hawaiian culture
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
RESPONSIBILITIES
NOTE: The combination of responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the school site, students, and prior experiences of the Food Service Assistant. Food Service and Site Operations
Added responsibilities if food is prepared on-site:
Added responsibilities if school is under CACFP:
Classroom Support
Other
Bezos Academy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employee Form I-9 Information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Bezos Academy only uses E-Verify once a candidate has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. If E-Verify cannot confirm that an employee is authorized to work, Bezos Academy will give the employee written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so the employee can begin to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken. For more information about your right to work, please see the Notice of Right to Work.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are in need of an accommodation to participate in the application process, please reach out to talent@bezosacademy.org. We will work with you to ensure you have a fair opportunity to apply for our open positions.
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