Kitchen Helper Part-Time

Shippensburg Area School District; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Shippensburg Area School District at Shippensburg Area Middle School is seeking a Kitchen Helper to support meal service, prep, and cleanup while maintaining sanitation and safety standards. The role requires accurate portioning and consistent service in a fast-paced school cafeteria environment.

The position emphasizes reliable attendance, teamwork with kitchen staff, and adherence to district guidelines and safety procedures under SAESP collective bargaining.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Serves accurate portions in a consistent and courteous manner on the serving line.
• Assists with food preparation prior to the serving time.
• Performs all aspects of clean up, including the serving line, dishwasher and pot sink and other work areas as assigned.
• Follows local, state and federal guidelines for food production, handling and sanitation.
• Follows local, state and federal guidelines for safety standards and procedures.
• Assists in the kitchen, where needed.
• Regular and timely attendance.

Skills

Organization

Oral Communication

Detail Oriented

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location:
  Shippensburg Area Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

JOB GOAL

The Kitchen Helper is responsible for the uninterrupted and efficient serving of meals and cleanup, ensuring standards of effectiveness, efficiency, sanitation and safety, consistent with the personnel and resources available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves accurate portions in a consistent and courteous manner on the serving line.
• Assists with food preparation prior to the serving time.
• Performs all aspects of clean up, including the serving line, dishwasher and pot sink and other work areas as assigned.
• Follows local, state and federal guidelines for food production, handling and sanitation.
• Follows local, state and federal guidelines for safety standards and procedures.
• Assists in the kitchen, where needed.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Organization
• Oral Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Compensation as per the SAESP Collective Bargaining Agreement & District guidelines.