Kitchen Assistant (Positions Available For The 2025-2026 School Year)

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Job Posting Title:

Kitchen Assistant (Positions Available for the 2025-2026 School Year)

Job Description:

Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent lifting forty (40) pounds
• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent squatting, reaching, and stooping

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

Assist in the set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students.

Assist in the preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations.

Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Participate in training to include PGI Classes. May lead training for other kitchen staff members.

Pursue opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community.

Independently follows menu and recipe instructions.

Operate Point of Sale system with accuracy and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.

Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions.

Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensures health department sanitation standards.

Certifications:

Education:

High School or Equivalent

Skills:

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

West Building E - Nutrition Services and Security

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$17.39 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$22.14 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$17.39 USD - $26.89 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

December 31, 2025