Cashier/Kitchen Helper

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 12,480 - 15,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Limited medical plan (5 hours+)

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. is seeking a dependable Kitchen Helper/Cashier for the Spearfish School District, on-site. You will assist with food prep, serving, and POS transactions in a student-focused setting.

The role combines kitchen support with cashier duties in a friendly environment, contributing to smooth meal service and positive student experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service with a friendly attitude.
• Ability to work independently or in a fast-paced team.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using a POS system.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and scale for large batches.
• Cash handling experience preferred.
• Dependability and integrity with a commitment to excellent service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve menu items, stock station, and follow serving-size guidelines.
• Operate the POS system and process student meal transactions.
• Follow recipes and keep kitchen, storage areas, and equipment clean using FIFO.
• Maintain food safety logs and assist with production records.
• Balance daily transactions and student accounts per procedures.
• Communicate supply needs and provide updates to team and supervisors.
• Stock and serve items during meal service and assist with prep lists.
• Create a friendly, welcoming environment for students and staff.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

POS system

Cash handling

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Kitchen Helper/Cashier - Lunchtime Solutions

Location: On-site at Spearfish School District

Schedule: Monday–Friday 10am-2pm

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 is 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

• 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
• Pursue lasting partnerships
• Embrace a healthy work‑life balance

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.