Kitchen Assistant - Select Charter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance (voluntary)

Disability insurance (short & longTerm

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Douglas County School District’s STEM Charter School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the daily lunch program in charter schools. The role involves operating the POS system, assisting in meal preparation, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

The position offers part-time hours (0.50 FTE), 20 hours per week, and a salary range with full benefits. Open until filled, with a closing date of November 27, 2026.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in school meal programs or food service preferred.
• Ability to operate POS and handle money accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate Point of Sale system with accuracy and reconcile monies daily.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• 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 health department sanitation standards.
• 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.

Skills

POS handling

Food service

Customer service

Education

High School or Equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale

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.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

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.

Education:

High School or Equivalent

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

STEM Charter School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

20

FTE:

0.50

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

172 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a 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:

November 27, 2026