Kitchen Assistant (Doherty HS) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11(co); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Springs School District 11(co) Doherty High School is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant (FTE .56) to support daily meal prep and service. The role reports to the Kitchen Manager or Production Center Manager and works in the school kitchen and dining areas.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer and cashiering skills. The job is non-exempt and includes duties ranging from food preparation to serving and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills preferred.
• Basic cashiering knowledge and skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of food for school meals.
• May prepare hot and/or cold food items for service.
• May be required to maintain accurate production records.
• Assists in the service of prepared food to students and staff.
• Cleans and disinfects work area and facilities.
• May take money in serving line and record meal counts for paying faculty/staff, student payments and reduced student payments.

Skills

Positive customer service

General kitchen duties

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Cashiering knowledge

Job description

Kitchen Assistant (Doherty HS) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Kitchen Assistant (Doherty HS) - Colorado Springs School District 11

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947745
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Profile

Position:Educational Support Professional : Kitchen Assistan t

Department/School: Food and Nutrition / Doherty High School

Reports To:Elementary or Secondary Kitchen Manager or to Production Center Manager

FTE: .56

Days/Year: 173

Salary Grade: A05

Salary Schedule: This position is based on the 2026–2027 Educational Support Professional (Group B- School Based)

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates positive customer service attitude at all times
• Assists in the preparation of food for school meals
• May prepare hot and/or cold food items for service
• May be required to maintain accurate production records
• Assists in the service of prepared food to students and staff
• May serve on food line or as cashier to collect tickets and/or monies for payment
• Cleans and disinfects work area and facilities
• Cleans ovens, sinks, floors, counters and serving trays
• Rinses and cleans dishes and utensils
• Returns utensils to proper storage place after cleaning
• Stocks supply shelves and monitors kitchen supplies as needed
• Follow procedures regarding dating and labeling items placed in storage areas
• May take money in serving line and record meal counts for paying school faculty/staff, student payments and reduced student payments
• May be responsible to maintain accurate meal counts for kitchen records

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Performs duties of Elementary Manager in their absence

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knows and practices positive customer service skills
• Knowledge of general kitchen work and sanitation practices
• Ability to perform general kitchen duties
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills preferred.
• Basic cashiering knowledge and skills preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Elementary or Secondary Kitchen Manager or to Production Center Manager

WORKING CONDITIONS

The job duties and work is performed in a kitchen and/or dining area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is regularly active. Typical positions required workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 25 pounds to shoulder height; climb ladders; bend