Relief Kitchen Assistant — School Nutrition

Cherry Creek Schools; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools seeks a Relief Worker to perform kitchen duties and support meal service for students. The role ensures meals are healthy, appealing, and compliant with district and health regulations.

You will assist in food preparation, service, and cleanliness, while demonstrating strong customer service and following HACCP guidelines. This is an hourly, non-exempt position within the Food and Nutrition Services team.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
• Experience in food service, including serving, catering, kitchen, bartending, or restaurant service.

Responsibilities

• Rotates all kitchen duties.
• Assists in daily cleaning of the kitchen and service areas.
• Assists in preparation and service of food.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Operates, cleans and sanitizes food service equipment, pots, pans and utensils.
• Checks the quality and temperature of prepared foods before service.
• Assists in cleaning of refrigerators, freezers and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the manager.
• Performs cashiering duties.
• Is familiar with food service computer functions.
• Communicates effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Follows all HACCP Plan mandates including completing checklists and following standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Customer service

Food service experience

Education

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

Job description

Cherry Creek Schools seeks a Relief Worker to perform kitchen duties and support meal service for students. The role ensures meals are healthy, appealing, and compliant with district and health regulations.

You will assist in food preparation, service, and cleanliness, while demonstrating strong customer service and following HACCP guidelines. This is an hourly, non-exempt position within the Food and Nutrition Services team.