School Kitchen Assistant - Immediate Start, Part-Time

Colorado Springs School District 11(co); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Springs School District 11(co) is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant at Taylor Elementary School to support the Food and Nutrition department. The role involves assisting in meal prep, serving food to students and staff, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

The position is non-exempt with a 0.50 FTE, 173 days per year, and follows the 2026-2027 ESP (Group B - School Based) salary schedule. Evening and cashier duties may be involved as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills preferred.
• Basic cashiering knowledge and skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates positive customer service attitude at all times.
• Assists in the preparation of food for school meals.
• May prepare hot and/or cold food items for service.
• May be required to maintain accurate production records.
• Assists in the service of prepared food to students and staff.
• May serve on food line or as cashier to collect tickets and/or monies for payment.
• Cleans and disinfects work area and facilities.
• Cleans ovens, sinks, floors, counters and serving trays.
• Rinses and cleans dishes and utensils.
• Returns utensils to proper storage place after cleaning.
• Stocks supply shelves and monitors kitchen supplies as needed.
• Follow procedures regarding dating and labeling items placed in storage areas.
• May take money in serving line and record meal counts for paying school faculty/staff, student payments and reduced student payments.
• May be responsible to maintain accurate meal counts for kitchen records.

Skills

Customer service

Kitchen duties

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Colorado Springs School District 11(co) is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant at Taylor Elementary School to support the Food and Nutrition department. The role involves assisting in meal prep, serving food to students and staff, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

The position is non-exempt with a 0.50 FTE, 173 days per year, and follows the 2026-2027 ESP (Group B - School Based) salary schedule. Evening and cashier duties may be involved as needed.