Food Service Delivery/Kitchen Assistant (Level 3) - 3hrs/day, Central Kitchen

Derby Public Schools; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Derby Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Delivery/Kitchen Assistant (Level 3) for a 3 hours/day role at the Central Kitchen. The position involves delivering food and providing kitchen support, working closely with Food Service Supervisors and administration.

This part-time role pays according to the Level 3 hourly rate schedule, with pay determined by years of applicable experience. A valid driver’s license and KSDE food safety training are required within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Desire to continue career improvement.
• Valid drivers license and CDL license as necessary for specific delivery route.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of KSDEs food safety training requirement within the first six months of employment.
• Delivery/Kitchen Assistant working more than 20 hours per week must complete at least 6 hours of annual continuing education and Delivery/Kitchen Assistant working less than 20 hours per week must complete at least 4 hours of annual continuing education and training in order to meet USDA professional standards requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport food and supplies among district facilities.
• Maintain assigned schedule.
• Maintain vehicle in clean condition.
• Follow district health and safety policies.
• Assist with inventory and receiving; check product quality and accuracy.
• Prepare ready-to-use food items.
• Adhere to all district policies and regulations.
• Mop spills and manage hazards in the cafeteria.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL license

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title**:

Food Service Delivery/Kitchen Assistant (Level 3)

Hours: 3hrs/day, Central Kitchen

Posted: 10/9/2026

Location: Food Service

Job Type: Operations: Food Service/Food Service

Salary**: Food Service Hourly Rate Schedule, Level 3

Rate of Pay and Job Description: This position is a Level 3 on the Food Service hourly rate schedule. Pay is determined by years of applicable, paid experience.

Purpose**: The Food Service Delivery/Kitchen Assistant delivers food and non-food items and provides general kitchen assistance. To accomplish these tasks the driver must work closely with the staff and administration of Derby Public Schools.

Reports to: Food Service Supervisor, Central Kitchen Manager, Receiving/Satellite Coordinator and appropriate administrators

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13697383

Qualifications**:

• Desire to continue career improvement.
• Valid Drivers license and CDL license as necessary for specific delivery route.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of KSDEs food safety training requirement within the first six months of employment.
• Delivery/Kitchen Assistant working more than 20 hours per week must complete at least 6 hours of annual continuing education and Delivery/Kitchen Assistant working less than 20 hours per week must complete at least 4 hours of annual continuing education and training in order to meet USDA professional standards requirements. (This training is in addition to the food safety training required for the first year of employment.)

Essential Functions

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • a. Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
  • b. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
  • c. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
  • d. Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
  • e. Support the value of an education.
  • f. Ensure that all food delivery is completed in a timely manner to meet schedule demands.
  • g. Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.
• Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
  • a. Requires the ability to sit or stand.
  • b. Requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
  • c. Requires the ability to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.
  • d. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
  • e. Must be able to work in and around fumes and odors.
  • f. Must comply with department dress code.
  • g. Must be able to work in hot and cold environments.
  • h. Must be able to run electrical equipment.
  • i. Must be able to lift 40 pounds occasionally.
  • j. Must be able to lift 25 pounds repeatedly.
  • k. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities

• Transport food and supplies among district facilities.
• Maintain assigned schedule.
• Maintain vehicle in clean condition.
• Maintain proper hygiene, sanitary and safety practices as regulated by state and district policy.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Maintain fuel level of assigned truck.
• Follow traffic laws and drive in a safe manner to ensure safety of the driver, others on the road, condition of truck and food.
• Immediately inform the Food Service Supervisor of lateness or emergency mechanical failure.
• Inform Transportation Supervisor of routine maintenance and repair.
• Assist with receiving. Check product quality, count, and accuracy of order.
• Mop kitchen spills and hazardous spills in the cafeteria.
• Assist with maintaining inventory.
• Ready ood items for preparation.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor, Head Cook Central Kitchen and appropriate administrators, which are consistent