Kitchen Assistant - At Large - Highlands Ranch

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 24,810 - 31,560; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Douglas County School District is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation for school lunch and breakfast programs. This role is vital for fostering strong community relationships and ensuring compliance with health standards.

Eligible applicants must have a High School diploma and will need ServSafe Certification within six months. With scheduled hours of 30 per week, benefits include health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily preparation of breakfast and lunch programs.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP plan and health department standards.
• Serve meals and manage kitchen operations in absence of Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Collaborative work

Effective oral and written communication

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Time management

English proficiency

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Kitchen Assistant – Highlands Ranch

Provides assistance in daily preparation of the school lunch and breakfast programs. Works at a variety of locations based on needs of kitchens, under supervision of Area Manager. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

ServSafe Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Variable Locations, 6 hrs per day guaranteed, FULL BENEFIT ELIGIBLE.

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 equipment

Responsibilities

• Maintain good community relationships with other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students and parents. Must have a focus on customer service, be pleasant, cooperative and able to work with a wide variety of people. Flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperate with others, and adapt to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Receive deliveries and store food and supplies as directed by supervisor. Ability to inventory food and supplies, including fresh, frozen and dry goods.
• Participate in and lead training to kitchen staff members and participate in PGI Classes. Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category. Actively pursue upcoming regulatory changes and provide sustainable solutions.
• Serve meals daily while ensuring compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control (HACCP) plan and health department sanitation standards. This includes ensuring the proper cooking and serving temperatures of foods by temping and recording them.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Travel to multiple schools within a reasonable geographic area, have own transportation, and maintain a flexible schedule based on the needs of the work site.
• Assist in the preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations, independently follow menu and recipe instructions. 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.
• Maintain daily meal counts and production records. Produce and understand the regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance and portion sizes.
• Assist in the set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students, including dishwashing and proper sanitation of work stations. Follow and understand all HACCP. Use all kitchen equipment properly. Clean equipment properly and follow all safety precautions.
• Operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.
• Manage the opening, closing, cooking and serving of students in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, as directed by your Area Manager. Ability to critically think and problem solve.

Certifications

ServSafe Certification within 6 months of hire.

Education

High School or Equivalent.

Skills

• 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 instructions.

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.

Schedule & Compensation

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 30 hours (0.75 FTE). Minimum hire rate: $18.01 USD hourly. Maximum hire rate: $22.91 USD hourly. Full salary range: $18.01 – $27.81 USD hourly.