PHS Kitchen Assistant

Perham Dent Public School; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Perham High School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Food Service Department. The role involves assisting with meal preparation, setting out and cleaning up equipment, handling POS transactions, and helping with inventory maintenance.

The position requires adherence to district policies and the National Nutrition standards, good mathematical skills, and strong teamwork. Schedule runs from 8:15 AM to 1:45 PM at Perham High School.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of district policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current Child National Nutritional standards.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety guidelines, instructions and manuals.
• Basic math concepts applied to practical situations.
• Ability to communicate courteously with students, staff and contacts.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and service in the Food Service Department.
• Set out and clean up food service equipment and facilities.
• Handle Point of Sale transactions.
• Assist with inventory maintenance.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Child nutrition standards

Equipment operation

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Professional communication

Team player

High school graduate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Kitchen Assistant PHS

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Food Service
• Date Posted: 11/10/2026

Job Summary

Assist in performing the functions of the Food Service Department including meal preparation, set out and clean up food service equipment and facilities, Point of Sale transactions, and inventory maintenance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current Child National Nutritional standards.
• Ability to operate commercialkitchenequipment.
• Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as common safety guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to communicate with students, co-workers and various business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to effectively function as a team player.
• High School graduate or equivalent.

Working Conditions

(8:15 AM - 1:45 PM) at Perham High School

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Starting Salary

Per Support Staff Master Agreement

Please contact the Food Service Director Krystal Boyd at 218-346-6500 for any questions.