Kitchen Helper

Lunchtime Solutions; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free meal every shift

Limited medical benefit plan (5+ hours

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Helper on-site at Aberdeen Public School to support meal service by helping prep simple menu items, serving students, and keeping the kitchen organized.

The role follows a Monday–Friday daytime schedule (7:15am–2:00pm), offering predictable hours with evenings and weekends free. You will enjoy a free meal each shift, potential 401(k) options, paid time off, and holidays. A limited medical plan is available for longer shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes and measure ingredients for servings.
• Dependable and customer-service oriented.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Team player with reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Help prep and serve menu items, keep station stocked.
• Follow simple recipes and maintain FIFO.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness.
• Communicate supply needs and updates to the team.
• Assist with meal service and prep lists.
• Support teammates and training when needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Lift up to 50 lbs

Follow recipes

Team player

Job description

Location: On-site at Aberdeen Public School
Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:15am-2:00pm

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team‑focused Kitchen Helper to join our school food service program. In this role you’ll keep meal service running smoothly by helping prep simple menu items, serving students, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized. It’s an active, team‑focused role that makes a real impact on students’ day.

What You’ll Do

• Help prep and serve menu items, keep your station stocked, and follow serving‑size and special‑diet guidelines.
• Follow simple recipes like fruit and veggie bars or baked goods while keeping kitchen, storage areas, and equipment clean and organized using FIFO.
• Maintain food safety and compliance Follow food‑safety steps, complete basic logs, assist with production records and help maintain a safe workspace.
• Communicate supply needs, feedback, and updates to your team and supervisors.
• Stock and serve items during meal service and help with prep lists and freezer pulls.
• Jump in where needed from helping teammates, training new team members and assisting when someone is out.

What You Bring

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and convert quantities for large batches.
• Dependability, integrity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Enjoy your evenings and weekends our Monday–Friday daytime schedule means no late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen.
• Follow the school-year rhythm work when school is in session and enjoy built‑in breaks when students are out.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan
• Enjoy work life balance with paid time off and paid holidays
• Eat well enjoy a free, delicious meal every shift.
• Stay supported with a limited medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more everyday

Our Values

At Lunchtime Solutions, our success comes from team members who:

• Take pride in what you do
• Focus on customer success
• Be a person of integrity
• Drive to improve
• Do it with passion
• Express gratitude
• Work as a team
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance

If these values resonate with you, we’d love to meet you!

Lunchtime Solutions performs post offer background investigations prior to starting employment with our company. This background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: criminal convictions and DMV record if appropriate for the position.

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. EOE-M/F/Disabled/Vet. View Policy