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

Freshman Academy; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrisburg School District Freshman Academy in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is seeking a Part-Time Kitchen Assistant to prepare meals, maintain records, and assist with serving and cashier duties. The role supports the National School Lunch Program guidelines and requires a high school diploma or GED.

Some food service experience is preferred, with physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs. Starting immediately, the position reports to the Food Service Supervisor and Kitchen Supervisor; term

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Harrisburg SchoolDistrict Freshman Academy - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Harrisburg SchoolDistrict

Job Details

Job ID: 5947994
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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.

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.

TERM : School Term

REPORTS TO :Food Service Supervisor

Kitchen Supervisor

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $19.35 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chris Beach , Food Service Director
• Harrisburg High School
• Phone: [phone], EXT. 3137
• Email: [e-mail]