Kitchen Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Red Lodge (MT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Lodge School District 1 District Office in Red Lodge, Montana is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and serving in the school cafeteria. The role includes assisting with kitchen cleaning and proper food storage, under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and prior experience with quantity food preparation. The job is full-time with a wage of $14 to $16 per hour and requires strong teamwork and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with quantity food preparation and service preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand simple instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to work well with students, staff and community.
• Clear oral and written communication.
• Ability to follow district policies and requirements.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Good time management and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of cafeteria food.
• Assist in cleaning the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Assist in disposal and storage of unused food.

Skills

Reading & writing simple instructions

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Safety and hygiene awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5882564

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Kitchen Assistant

REPORTS TO: Food Service Supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the preparation and serving of all food in the cafeteria.
• Assists in cleaning the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Assists in the disposal and storage of unused food.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience with quantity food preparation and service.
• Ability to write, read, and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Able to express himself/herself clearly and concisely in both oral and written communications.
• Able to perform duties with an awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Calculator, cash register, copy machine, fax machine, telephone/voice mail, oven, dishwasher, and other kitchen equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee constantly works around others, works with the public, and works inside. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud. The employee has a greater than average risk of getting a minor injury such as a cut or burn while performing the duties of this job. The employee occasionally will be working in temperatures about 100 degrees and will be walking on slippery surfaces.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and waist while performing the duties of this position. The employee will occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and must maintain attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communication. Memory, reasoning, and exercising judgment are constantly used/required on the job. Mathematics, estimating, and problem solving are frequently used/required on the job.

For those classified employees employed under a written contract for a specified term, nothing contained in this job description shall create a property right beyond the specified duration of the employment contract.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14 to $16 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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