Cashier/Kitchen Helper - Milbank School District

Lunchtime Solutions Inc.; Milbank (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday–Friday daytime schedule

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free meals during shifts

Limited medical benefit (5+ hrs/day)

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable Kitchen Helper/Cashier to support our school food service program at Milbank School District. In this role, you'll help prepare and serve food, operate the POS system, and create a welcoming experience for students.

This daytime, Monday–Friday position offers opportunities to learn, a 401(k), paid time off, and free meals during shifts. You will follow recipes, maintain safety standards, and help keep the cafeteria running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service with a friendly 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 portion items 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 standing, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Customer service

POS system

Cash handling

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Cashier/Kitchen Helper- Lunchtime Solutions

Location: On-site at Milbank School District
Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-1:30pm

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
• Pursue lasting partnerships
• 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