Kitchen Assistant — Team Kitchen, 25% Travel, Sun/Mon

Kids for the Future; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support cooks in daily food service operations for ECIP, YDP, and other agency programs. You will help with food prep, service, and maintaining hygiene and stock in a busy kitchen. Sun and Mon 9am–6pm with PRN opportunities.

The role requires ability to work in a team, follow safety protocols, and communicate clearly. Requires HS diploma or GED and basic computer skills; valid KS driver license preferred; background checks required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 1 yr. experience with industrial cooking equipment preferred.
• 1 yr. experience with food preparation preferred.
• Basic understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Must be proficient in basic computer skills.
• Must have good command of the English language; read and write clearly.
• Criminal background, abuse registry checks, and other background checks.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of all food as needed.
• Washing and putting away dishes; keep kitchen clean and organized.
• Prepare ECIP snacks and set up food carts for ECIP breakfast.
• Prepare snacks for YDP program and help serve lunch.
• May float to other agency kitchens to assist as needed.
• Assist Head Cook and Cook with kitchen cleanup.
• Assist with in-house catering deliveries for board lunches.
• Wash kitchen linens; maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer focused

Accountability

Reliability

Trust/Integrity

Time management

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Problem solving

Open to feedback

Confidentiality

Culturally respectful

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support cooks in daily food service operations for ECIP, YDP, and other agency programs. You will help with food prep, service, and maintaining hygiene and stock in a busy kitchen. Sun and Mon 9am–6pm with PRN opportunities.

The role requires ability to work in a team, follow safety protocols, and communicate clearly. Requires HS diploma or GED and basic computer skills; valid KS driver license preferred; background checks required.