Kitchen Helper

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.; Grant City (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free meal

Limited medical plan

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable Kitchen Helper on-site at Worth County School District. Work Monday–Friday, 9am–2pm, assisting with prep, service, and keeping the kitchen tidy to ensure smooth meals for students.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to follow recipes and safety procedures. Enjoy benefits such as a 401(k), paid time off, holidays, and a free meal each shift.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and ability to work with others.
• Ability to follow recipes and guidelines accurately.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Commitment to cleanliness and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help prep and serve menu items and keep station stocked.
• Follow serving-size guidelines and dietary restrictions.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organize storage areas.
• Assist with production records and safety checks.
• Communicate supply needs and updates to team.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Physical stamina

Job description

Kitchen Helper – Lunchtime Solutions

Location: On-site at Worth County School District

Schedule: Monday–Friday 9am-2pm

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 by following food‑safety steps, completing basic logs, assisting with production records, and helping 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 by 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 every day.

Our Values

• 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.
• Pursue lasting partnerships.
• 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.