Part-Time School Kitchen Assistant

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Douglas County School District is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Timber Trail Elementary to assist in daily lunch program preparation and serving. The role emphasizes communication, confidentiality of student information, and compliance with HACCP standards.

You will support training (PGI and USDA standards), help with set-up and cleanup, operate the POS system, and adapt to a flexible schedule across multiple sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains a generally positive attitude.
• Observes all District policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively in both written and verbal form, including electronic mail and computers. Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
• Participate in training to include PGI Classes. May lead training for other kitchen staff members. Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category.
• Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Willing to travel to multiple schools based on the needs of sites, if requested. Flexibility in work schedule to meet the demands of the kitchen sites.
• Assist in the preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations.
• Assist in the proper set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students, including dishwashing and proper sanitation of work stations.
• Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensure health department sanitation standards.
• Independently follows menu and recipe instructions.
• Assists in unloading and proper storage of delivered food items.
• Learn and Operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.
• Pursue opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community, including other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students and parents.

Skills

Team collaboration

Oral & written communication

Positive attitude

Policy adherence

Time management

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Douglas County School District is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Timber Trail Elementary to assist in daily lunch program preparation and serving. The role emphasizes communication, confidentiality of student information, and compliance with HACCP standards.

You will support training (PGI and USDA standards), help with set-up and cleanup, operate the POS system, and adapt to a flexible schedule across multiple sites as needed.