Kitchen Staff @ SAR Academy

Salary Range: 17 to 18 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Overview:

SAR Academy, a co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is seeking dedicated and reliable Kitchen Staff members for the 2026/2027 school year to support daily food service operations across its campuses. With nearly 1,700 students from Infant Toddler through 12th grade, the school’s kitchen team plays a vital role in preparing and serving nutritious meals in a safe, clean, and efficient manner. Kitchen Staff will assist in food preparation, meal service, and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

Responsibilities:

Food Preparation & Service:

Assist in preparing and assembling meals according to daily menus and dietary guidelines.

Ensure food is properly portioned and presented in an appealing manner.

Serve students and staff in an organized and efficient manner during meal periods.

Kitchen Operations & Cleanliness:

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in food preparation and serving areas.

Follow all food safety protocols, including proper food handling, storage, and labeling.

Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as needed.

Assist in restocking supplies and ingredients to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Qualifications:

Prior experience in food service, cafeteria, or kitchen work preferred but not required.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation standards (training provided as needed).

Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy trays, and work in a warm kitchen environment.

This is a part-time position reporting to the Kitchen Manager. The Kitchen Staff will play an essential role in ensuring students and staff receive high-quality meals in a safe and welcoming dining environment.

About SAR:

SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.

About the company

SAR Academy & SAR High School is a private co-educational day school system in Riverdale, NY, offering a dual curriculum that combines Judaic studies with General Studies across three divisions: Early Learning Center, SAR Academy, and SAR High School. Its program teaches Talmud and Tanakh alongside English, science, math, world languages, and design engineering, using an inquiry-based Beit Midrash approach framed as a grand conversation between Torah and the world. The Open Education-inspired architecture promotes collaboration and inclusion, while tuition funds operations with fundraising for expansion. The school emphasizes chesed, tzedek, and a connection to Medinat Yisrael, aiming to prepare students to think critically and act ethically in both Jewish and secular contexts.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

SAR launched a $35 million Big Bold Future campaign in 2025.
September 2026 updates show active admissions marketing and community programming across divisions.
JNS reported SAR received $900,000 to $1 million annually from New York STEM funding.

What critics are saying

Persistent Child Victims Act lawsuits keep abuse history and discovery costs alive into 2026.
Anti-antisemitism security spending, highlighted in May 2026, diverts tuition dollars from instruction.
NY budget delays froze nonpublic STEM reimbursements in 2026, squeezing cash flow and staffing.

What makes SAR Academy unique

SAR’s dual Torah-and-secular curriculum anchors its Modern Orthodox identity across K-12.
Its Riverdale campus combines open architecture, Batei Midrash, and STEM-focused renovation plans.
The 2025 Big Bold Future campaign ties academics, endowment growth, and facility expansion.

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