Kitchen Assistant - Select Charter

Douglas County School District; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

EAP

401(k)

403(b)

457 retirement plan

Job summary

American Academy Charter School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily lunch program operations in charter schools with limited equipment. Responsibilities include serving meals, operating the POS system, and ensuring compliance with health and sanitation standards.

Regular training in PGI classes is available, with potential to lead sessions for staff. The role involves community relations, daily food service, and assisting in setup and cleanup for timely student service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to operate a Point of Sale system with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate Point of Sale system with accuracy and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.
• Participate in PGI Classes training; may lead training for other kitchen staff.
• Serve meals daily while complying with school food regulations and health department sanitation standards.
• Pursue opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community.
• Assist in set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students.
• Assist in preparation, service and sale of meals following menu and recipes.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Select Charter

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

American Academy Charter School - Motsenbocker

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

30

Fte

0.75

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

172 Work Days

Additional Position Details

(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

Benefits

• 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)
• 457 retirement plan options

Time Off Plans

• paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: January 29, 2027.