2026-27 Part-Time Kitchen Assistant (open until filled)

Young World Physical Education; Harrisburg (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring for a Part-Time position in Harrisburg, South Dakota. The role requires preparing and serving food, following health guidelines, and maintaining cleanliness. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and experience in food service is preferred.

The position demands strong coordination and the ability to lift heavy items. Candidates should be able to work as part of a team and handle confidential information. The starting date is immediate, aligning with the school term.

Qualifications

• None. One year of food service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs intermittently.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food to be served for breakfast or lunch.
• Keeps production records for preparation and serving of food.
• Works in accordance with South Dakota sanitation and health guidelines.
• Serves food and monitors student trays.

Skills

Ability to work cooperatively

Basic math computations

Ability to keep information confidential

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time

Term: School Term

Reports To: Food Service Supervisor

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: None. One year of food service experience preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, walking and standing. Frequent bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, turning, crouching, and repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs intermittently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Other Requirements: Ability to work cooperatively and congenially with others, to follow written and verbal directions, and to perform basic math computations. Ability to keep information confidential.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Essential Functions & Duties:

• Prepares food to be served for breakfast or lunch.
• Keeps production records for preparation and serving of all food.
• Adjusts recipes for varying quantities.
• Works in accordance with South Dakota sanitation and health guidelines.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Cleans and maintains serving area.
• Serves food.
• Monitors student trays to ensure accordance with National School Lunch Program guidelines.
• Serves as cashier.
• Washes small equipment, pots, pans, dishes, serving ware, and trays.
• Stores leftover food according to proper storage and safety procedures.
• Follows safety procedures in the use of all equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.