2026-2027 Substitute Kitchen Assistant

South East Education Cooperative Consortium; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

South East Education Cooperative Consortium is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant in San Jacinto, California. The role involves assisting in meal preparations, serving meals, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This position also requires teamwork and a passion for exceeding expectations. The hourly wage for this position is $16.81, and applicants should be prepared to work under health and hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Some lifting, bending, and standing required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals for students.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen as directed.
• Monitor tray accuracy to meet meal requirements.
• Report any problems in the kitchen to the management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate preferred

Job description

Job Title

Kitchen Assistant

Hourly wage: $16.81/hour

Basic Function

To assist in preparing meals for your location. Serve meals to students. Assist with fresh fruit & vegetable bar, salad bar, and pizza line. Assist with dish room duties. Assist with point of sale.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the final preparation before serving meals.
• Assist in preparing meals for satellite locations.
• Assist in prepping and preparing fresh fruits & vegetables daily for breakfast and/or lunch.
• Assist in stocking à la carte items and maintain inventory.
• Assist in monitoring tray accuracy, items on the tray meet reimbursable meal requirements.
• Maintain daily production records for breakfast & lunch.
• Assist with dishwashing and clean‑up of the kitchen area throughout the day and after meals have been served.
• Properly washes and sorts dirty dishes and keeps the dish area free of clutter and organized.
• Properly washes, sanitizes, stacks, and stores trays, silverware, pots, pans, etc.
• Change the water in sinks if used as water cools and uses the proper amount of soap/chemical dilutions.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen as directed by the Food Service Director and Kitchen Manager in a manner consistent with the health department standards.
• Communicates groceries and supplies that are needed weekly to the Asst. Kitchen Manager and/or Kitchen Manager.
• Assists in helping unload truck deliveries.
• Check‑in all deliveries to your location, signing invoices after the delivery has been verified.
• Receive, put away, rotate, and store items in an appropriate, organized & timely manner.
• Report any substandard quality of food received to the Kitchen Manager immediately.
• Assist in checking expiration dates on all inventory items.
• Collect money for breakfast, lunch, and à la carte and properly record it.
• Help students enter their lunch numbers and enter the students lunch items presented by students and adults for lunch, milk, and à la carte items.
• Run daily reports as required, balancing with money received.
• Report any problems / discrepancies to the Cashier Manager in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the job.
• Participate in food service staff meetings and / or conferences.
• Complete annual training necessary to meet minimum Professional Standard hours.
• Greet all students, faculty, staff, and visitors courteously.
• Maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Cooperate with and work in a courteous manner with co‑workers and other personnel.
• Dress appropriately for the position and work required as specified by the Food Service Director. (Hairnet, cap, or wide band must be worn while preparing and serving food this includes aprons and glove use as appropriate)
• Accept constructive criticism, feedback, suggestions, and seek to improve performance.
• Maintain confidentiality in the school operation.
• Report immediately to the Food Service Director, Kitchen Manager, or the building Principal any problem or accident occurring in the kitchen or cafeteria premises.
• Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.
• Must be willing to communicate with the Food Service Director, Kitchen Manager, Cashier Manager, Coworkers, Building Staff, and Delivery Personnel in a professional and respectful manner.

Specifications / Qualifications

Preference for high school graduate, but not required. Must have excellent communication skills, a passion for exceeding expectations, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced and constantly changing environment.

Physical Requirements

Some lifting, bending, standing in one place required. A Kitchen Assistant will have the ability to stand for long periods of time, work as part of a team, and precisely follow health and hygiene practices. Required to follow the guidelines of The National School Lunch Program and The ND Department of Public Instruction.

EEO Statement

Jamestown Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other status protected by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran's Preference.