Kitchen Assistant

Minnesota Service Cooperatives; Bethel (NC); On-site; USD 20,389 - 29,039; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA

Sick Leave

Vacation Pay

Job summary

A school district in North Carolina is seeking a kitchen assistant to help manage daily kitchen operations, assist in food preparation and inventory management. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. The role is benefit eligible, offering medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The ideal candidate will contribute positively to the team environment and ensure excellent service to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma.
• Good math and communication skills are essential.
• Previous attendance must be good.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving food deliveries and inventory management.
• Prepare and serve food using kitchen equipment.
• Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen.

Skills

Good math skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Combi Ovens

Dishwasher

Job description

Location

East Bethel Elementary School (K-5)

Date Available

09/02/2025

Application Procedure

To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number. Questions regarding this posting should be directed to Wendy Klobe, Nutrition Services Supervisor

Duties Per Year

171 (school year)

Hours Per Day

7.5 (6:30am to 2:00pm) BENEFIT ELIGIBLE

Type of Position

Continuing

Salary

(A12 step 6) $17.94 according to the Nutrition Services Work Agreement

Immediate Supervisor

Kitchen Manager

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Must possess good math skills and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Previous attendance must be good.

Preferred qualifications:

• School foodservice experience, assistant experience, cook experience, must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and others while fostering an environment of teamwork with others in kitchen.
• Attendance is an Essential function of the job.
• Must be a collaborative team player, contributing to consistent environment in kitchen and have high customer service skills.

Job Description

The kitchen assistant will assist each production kitchen with the increased volume due to the NEW free meals program starting next school year. The kitchen assistant will report to the Kitchen Manager at the assigned production kitchen, and will be the trained backup for the cook. When filling in for the cook, the kitchen assistant will timecard additional time and pay differential from A12 to A13 rate of pay. When staying late due to short staff in kitchen (not due to a cook absence) the kitchen assistant will timecard additional time at the A12 rate of pay.

Duties for kitchen assistant are but are not limited to:

• Assist in receiving food deliveries and put items away. Must be able to lift 50# frequently.
• Assist with inventory management by utilizing proper food marking and rotation in freezers, coolers and storerooms.
• Assist with preparing food, assist with cooking, and serve food utilizing a variety of kitchen equipment including Combi Ovens, Warmers, etc.
• Wash dishes; clean kitchen and assist organizing storeroom, freezer, and cooler areas daily
• Back up for the cook position, will perform duties of the cook in their absence (could report as early as 5:45 am and possibly stay as late as 3pm when needed)
• Assist with maintaining daily production records for all lines
• Assist with preparing daily ship out for food being prepared for shipout school(s), assist production records and assist with troubleshooting any issues regarding shipout.
• Provide input to Kitchen Manager regarding participation, serving line staffing, menus, inventory, orders, etc.
• Provide positive leadership by example to helper/servers & others in kitchen
• Positively reinforce and contribute to the team environment in the kitchen and cafeteria
• Other duties as assigned, including operating POS as needed, dishwasher and monitoring cafeteria

Benefits

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible. Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• PERA (Pension Plan): 6.5% employee contribution and 7.5% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Vacation Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

Equal Employment Opportunity

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.