School Kitchen Assistant — Support Student Meals

Colorado Springs School District; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Springs School District 11 is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Russell MS to support school meal preparation and service. The role involves food preparation, basic cash handling, and maintaining clean, organized kitchen areas in a middle school setting.

Responsibilities include assisting in meal service, recording counts, and helping with inventory and sanitation to ensure safe, efficient operations in the school cafeteria.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of food for school meals.
• May prepare hot and/or cold items for service.
• Maintain accurate production records when required.
• Assist in serving food to students and staff.
• May cashier and collect tickets or payments in the serving line.
• Clean and disinfect work areas and kitchen equipment.
• Stock shelves and monitor kitchen supplies.

Skills

Positive customer service

General kitchen work

Sanitation practices

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Colorado Springs School District 11 is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Russell MS to support school meal preparation and service. The role involves food preparation, basic cash handling, and maintaining clean, organized kitchen areas in a middle school setting.

Responsibilities include assisting in meal service, recording counts, and helping with inventory and sanitation to ensure safe, efficient operations in the school cafeteria.