Kitchen Assistant

Douglas County School District; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA eligible

FSA eligible

Life insurance

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily meal preparation, serving and cleanup across multiple school sites in Lone Tree, CO. The role requires adherence to HACCP standards, proper food temperatures, and food safety practices.

You will operate the POS system, assist with setup and cleanup, and provide strong customer service to students and staff. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with willingness to travel between sites and adapt to a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion sizes and HACCP standards.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily meal preparation and serving for school lunch program.
• Maintain sanitation and proper food handling per HACCP standards.
• Operate POS system and reconcile daily receipts as needed.
• Assist with setup, service, and cleanup of serving areas.
• Support travel between schools as needed and flexible scheduling.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

English proficiency

Food prep

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) system

Job description

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out.REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!Job Posting Title:Kitchen AssistantJob Description:Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Frequent standing, reaching, lifting (including occasional overhead lifting), bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, climbing, pushing, twisting, and pulling items weighing 40 lbs or less. Standing or walking 95% of the work day- Occasional climbing and balancing using step stool- Repetitive motions including lifting, keypad entry, chopping, filling and sealing packaging. Make fast repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists.- Use both hands to grasp, grip, move or operate objects or equipmentPosition Specific Information (if Applicable):Responsibilities:Willing to travel to multiple schools based on the needs of sites, if requested. Flexibility in work schedule to meet the demands of the kitchen sites.Assist in the preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations. Preparation of meals can include washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting and chopping fresh fruits, vegetables and meat items. Must follow standard recipe, proper portion sizes and verbal instructions.Assist in the proper set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students, including dishwashing and proper sanitation of work stations. Follows and understands all HACCP standards. Uses all kitchen equipment properly. Cleans equipment properly and follows all safety precautions.Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensure health department sanitation standards. This includes ensuring the proper cooking and serving temperatures of foods are taken and recorded as required by HACCP standards.Independently follows menu and recipe instructions. Must produce and understand the regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance and portion sizes.Assists in unloading and proper storage of delivered food items.Learn and Operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.Pursue opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community, including other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students and parents. Must have a focus on customer service. Must be pleasant, cooperative and able to work with a wide variety of people. Flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.Communicates effectively in both written and verbal form, including electronic mail and computers. Maintains confidentiality of all student information.Participate in training to include PGI Classes. May lead training for other kitchen staff members. Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category. Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions.Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.Certifications:Education:High School or EquivalentSkills:Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Effective oral and written communication skills, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructionsPosition Type:RegularPrimary Location:Lone Tree ElementaryOne Year Only (Yes or No):NoScheduled Hours Per Week:20FTE:0.50Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:172 Work Days(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)Minimum Hire Rate:$17.39 USD HourlyMaximum Hire Rate:$22.14 USD HourlyFull Salary Range:$17.39 USD - $26.89 USD HourlyAll salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.Benefits:This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.Time Off Plans:This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:November 28, 2026