School Kitchen Assistant — Part-Time, Flexible Schedule

Maize USD 266; Maize (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

School schedule

Holidays off

Paid leave & sick days

Job summary

Maize USD 266 is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support nutritious meals for students in a fast-paced school kitchen. The role follows a school-day schedule with no nights or weekends and a typical 3.5-hour daily shift.

You will assist with food preparation, sanitation, serving, and daily operations, while tracking inventory and ensuring HACCP compliance. Prior kitchen experience is viewed favorably and reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• Background check is required.
• Current TB test.
• Team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Knowledge of state health regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Safety Basics-State Department of Education.
• Kitchen experience recommended.
• Must stand/walk for long periods and perform lifting and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy and appealing food.
• Utilize sanitation standards to meet guidelines.
• Serve food to students and staff promptly and warmly.
• Assist in daily food service operations (washing dishes, scanning tickets, cleaning, organizing).
• Track inventory and communicate with the manager.
• Monitor temperatures and HACCP compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform deep cleaning/defrosting tasks.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance as required.

Skills

Team player

Fast-paced

Basic math

Basic computer skills

State health regulations

Food Safety Basics

Kitchen experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maize USD 266 is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support nutritious meals for students in a fast-paced school kitchen. The role follows a school-day schedule with no nights or weekends and a typical 3.5-hour daily shift.

You will assist with food preparation, sanitation, serving, and daily operations, while tracking inventory and ensuring HACCP compliance. Prior kitchen experience is viewed favorably and reliability is essential.