Kitchen Helper

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free meal during shift

Limited medical benefit for 5 hours+

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable Kitchen Helper for our school food service program at Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools. You’ll assist with prep, serving students, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized.

This part-time role offers Monday–Friday daytime shifts, opportunities to train teammates, and a chance to contribute to student meals while enjoying a balanced schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow simple recipes and portion items.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Reliable and punctual, with good teamwork.
• Willingness to assist teammates and adapt to needs.

Responsibilities

• Help prep and serve menu items while keeping station stocked.
• Follow serving-size guidelines and safety rules.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organized storage.
• Assist with daily logs and production records.
• Communicate supply needs to the team and supervisors.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Dependable

Lift 50 lbs

Follow recipes

Job description

Kitchen Helper – Lunchtime Solutions

Location: On-site at Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools

Schedule: Monday–Friday 10:45am-12:45pm, 9am-1:30pm, OR 8:30am-1:30pm

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

• 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. View Policy