School Kitchen Assistant: Food Prep & Community Service

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan options

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant at Cresthill Middle School to support daily meal service in the school lunch program. You will assist with setup, serving, sanitation, and equipment operation in a school kitchen, following HACCP standards and food regulations.

You will also help with POS operations, inventory, and coordination with Nutrition Services staff, school personnel, students, and parents to foster positive relationships.

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

• Assist in the proper set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students, including dishwashing and proper sanitation of work stations.
• Follows and understands all HACCP standards. Uses all kitchen equipment properly.
• Cleans equipment properly and follows all safety precautions.
• Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensure health department sanitation standards.
• Independently follows menu and recipe instructions; assist in unloading and storage of delivered food items.
• Learn and operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.
• Travel to multiple schools based on the needs of sites; participate in training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Collaboration

Oral and written communication

Positive attitude

Policy compliance

Time management

Reading and comprehension

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Douglas County School District is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant at Cresthill Middle School to support daily meal service in the school lunch program. You will assist with setup, serving, sanitation, and equipment operation in a school kitchen, following HACCP standards and food regulations.

You will also help with POS operations, inventory, and coordination with Nutrition Services staff, school personnel, students, and parents to foster positive relationships.