Kitchen Helper

Lunchtime Solutions; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free meals

Limited medical benefit plan

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions is looking for a dependable Kitchen Helper to contribute to our school food service program. Located on-site at DC West Community Schools, you will play a vital role in ensuring meal service runs smoothly while serving students and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

This position offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule with no late nights or weekends, allowing for work-life balance. Enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a free meal each shift.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to measure ingredients and convert quantities for large batches.
• Able to perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Help prep and serve menu items and maintain kitchen hygiene.
• Follow serving-size and special-diet guidelines.
• Assist with food safety protocols and documentation.
• Communicate supply needs to the team.
• Support teammates and assist with training new members.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow recipes

Dependability

Commitment to excellent customer service

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

It takes amazing people to make amazing dining experiences

Join our team! Lunchtime Solutions is a fast-growing company with a progressive work environment and great opportunities for personal growth. Make the most out of your talents and skills by helping to improve students’ school experience with better nutrition and an enjoyable dining atmosphere.

Location: On-site at DC West Community Schools
Schedule: Monday–Friday

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
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance

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