Kitchen Assistant - Select Charter

Douglas County School District; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Critical illness and accident coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) / 403(b) / 457 retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Kitchen Assistant for Montessori Charter School. This regular, part-time role (0.75 FTE, 30 hours/week) supports daily lunch preparation in charter schools with limited equipment. You will operate a POS, assist in serving meals, and ensure compliance with health regulations.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to lift 40 lbs, and flexible training participation. Open until filled, with a closing date of 2026-12-18.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Experience in food service or school nutrition is a plus.
• Ability to follow menus/recipes and comply with health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate POS system and reconcile monies daily.
• Participate in training; may lead training for kitchen staff.
• Serve meals daily and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Build positive relationships with the school and surrounding community.
• Assist in setup and cleanup of serving areas for timely service.
• Assist in meal preparation, service, and sale following menus/recipes.

Skills

POS system operation

Cash handling / monetary reconciliat​e

Training coordination

Food service operations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) system

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Kitchen Assistant - Select Charter

Job Description:

Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program in charter schools with limited equipment (AACS, ACS, AVA, BFACS, C2E, GVACS, LAECS, DCSMont, North Star Academy, PCKCS, PPACS, Ren Secondary, STEM [Elementary and Secondary], WCA). Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent lifting of forty (40) pounds
• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent squatting, reaching, and stooping

Responsibilities:

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

Participate in training to include PGI Classes. May lead training for other kitchen staff members.

Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensures health department sanitation standards. Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions.

Pursues opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community.

Assist in the set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students.

Assist in the preparation, service and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations. Independently follows menu and recipe instructions.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education:

High School or Equivalent

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Montessori Charter School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

30

FTE:

0.75

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

172 Work Days

• (260 days indicatesa year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are thengranted 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:

December 18, 2026