Cashier/Kitchen Helper

Lunchtime-Solution; Flandreau (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free meals

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. is seeking a dependable Kitchen Helper/Cashier to join our school food service program. You will help prep and serve meals, operate the POS system, and create a welcoming environment for students.

This active role blends kitchen support with cashier duties and makes a real impact on students' day. You’ll follow recipes, handle cash, and maintain clean, compliant environments. The position offers daytime Monday–Friday hours with opportunities for personal growth and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work fast-paced, either independently or as part of a team.
• Comfort with basic computer tasks and using a POS system.
• Ability to follow recipes and measure ingredients for batches.
• Cash handling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help prep and serve menu items, keep station stocked, and follow serving-size guidelines.
• Operate the POS system and process student meal transactions.
• Follow simple recipes and keep kitchen, storage areas, and equipment clean using FIFO.
• Maintain food safety by following procedures and completing basic logs.
• Assist with balancing daily transactions and student accounts.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

POS system

Cash handling

Food prep

Physical fitness

Tools

POS system

Job description

It takes amazing people to make amazing dining experiences

Join our team! Lunchtime Solutions is a fast-growing company with a progressive work environment and great opportunities for personal growth. Make the most out of your talents and skills by helping to improve students’ school experience with better nutrition and an enjoyable dining atmosphere.

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team-focused Kitchen Helper/Cashier to join our school food service program. In this role, you'll help keep meal service running smoothly by preparing and serving food, operating the point-of-sale system, and creating a welcoming experience for students. It's an active, customer-focused role that combines kitchen support with cashier responsibilities and makes a real impact on students' day.

What You’ll Do

• Help prep and serve menu items, keep your station stocked, and follow serving-size and special-diet guidelines.
• Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system and accurately process student meal transactions.
• Follow simple recipes like fruit and veggie bars or baked goods while keeping kitchen, storage areas, and equipment clean and organized using FIFO.
• Maintain food safety and compliance by following food-safety procedures, completing basic logs, assisting with production records, and helping maintain a safe workspace.
• Follow cash handling procedures and assist with balancing daily transactions and student accounts.
• Communicate supply needs, customer feedback, and operational updates to your team and supervisors.
• Stock and serve menu items during meal service and assist with prep lists and freezer pulls.
• Help create a friendly, welcoming environment for students and staff while providing excellent customer service.
• Jump in wherever needed to support teammates and ensure successful meal service.

What You Bring

• Strong communication and customer service skills with a friendly, positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using a POS system.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and convert quantities for large batches.
• Cash handling experience preferred.
• Dependability, integrity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Enjoy your evenings and weekends—our Monday–Friday daytime schedule means no late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen.
• Follow the school-year rhythm—work when school is in session and enjoy built-in breaks when students are out.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan.
• Enjoy work-life balance with paid time off and paid holidays.
• Eat well—enjoy a free, delicious meal every shift.
• Stay supported with a limited medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more each day.

Our Values

At Lunchtime Solutions, our success comes from team members who:

• Take pride in what you do
• Focus on customer success
• Be a person of integrity
• Drive to improve
• Do it with passion
• Express gratitude
• Work as a team
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance

If these values resonate with you, we'd love to meet you!

Lunchtime Solutions performs post-offer background investigations prior to starting employment with our company. This background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any relevant information, including criminal convictions and DMV records if appropriate for the position.

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. EOE-M/F/Disabled/Vet. View Policy

Nebraska City Public Schools appreciates the partnership we have with Lunchtime Solutions. This contracted service has been a positive experience for our district. We are fortunate to have a tremendous manager that communicates, works hard, and ensures that all students are provided for.

Through this partnership we have been able to maintain a balance in our lunch fund that allows the district to address mechanical and equipment issues in the kitchens. We are very pleased with this relationship.