Elementary School Lunch Kitchen Specialist

De Soto Unified School Dist; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

De Soto Unified School Dist is seeking a Student Nutrition Assistant at Prairie Ridge Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Shift hours are 7.5 hours per day, 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with duties including food prep, serving students and staff, and sanitation.

Starting salary is $15.60/hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits are described in the district’s information page. Anticipated start date is August 14, 2026, with employment contingent on required screenings and tests.

Qualifications

• Must pass standardized strength & agility testing requiring lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Completion of Food Basics Safety Class within 2 months of hire.
• Must have a current TB test (or provide test results if recent); cost borne by employee.
• Must submit pre-employment physical prior to first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods from recipes or instructions and serves food to students and staff.
• Cleans and stores equipment; maintains sanitation.
• Receives, unpacks, stores and rotates food and supply stocks.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, serving areas, coolers, preparation surfaces and equipment.
• Attend the Food Safety Basics Class as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Student Nutrition Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

De Soto Unified School Dist is seeking a Student Nutrition Assistant at Prairie Ridge Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Shift hours are 7.5 hours per day, 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with duties including food prep, serving students and staff, and sanitation.

Starting salary is $15.60/hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits are described in the district’s information page. Anticipated start date is August 14, 2026, with employment contingent on required screenings and tests.