Kitchen Assistant (One Year Only 25- 26 School Year)

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Kitchen Assistant for the 25-26 school year. Responsibilities include meal preparation, compliance with food regulations, and effective communication with staff and students. This position offers a flexible work schedule and a vibrant school community environment.

Benefits

Health, vision, dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Paid sick and personal time

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills in English.
• Collaborative team player with organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily preparation and service of meals.
• Follow menu and recipe instructions for meal preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work stations.

Skills

Collaborative team player

Effective oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Positive attitude

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Kitchen Assistant (One Year Only 25- 26 School Year)

Kitchen Assistant (One Year Only 25- 26 School Year)

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Job Posting Title

Kitchen Assistant (One Year Only 25- 26 School Year)

Job 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 equipment
  
  

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

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.

Communicates effectively in both written and verbal form, including electronic mail and computers. Maintains confidentiality of all student information.

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.

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.

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.

Learn and Operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Assists in unloading and proper storage of delivered food items.

Independently follows menu and recipe instructions. Must produce and understand the regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance and portion sizes.

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.

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.

Certifications

Education:

High School or Equivalent

Skills

Collaborative team player, 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

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location:

Cresthill Middle School

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

Yes

Scheduled Hours Per Week

30

Fte

0.75

Approx 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 Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$22.14 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$17.39 USD - $26.89 USD Hourly

• All 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:

September 3, 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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