School Kitchen Helper & Food Service Aide (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

Colorado Springs School District 11 is seeking a Kitchen Assistant (Chipeta ES) to support food service operations at Chipeta Elementary School. The role is half-time (0.50 FTE) with 173 days per year, reporting to the Kitchen Manager or Production Center Manager.

Typical duties include food prep, serving, basic cashiering, and maintaining records. The position adheres to district salary schedules and non-exempt status, with opportunities for growth within the ESP framework.

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.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Performs duties of Elementary Manager in their absence.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Cashiering

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Colorado Springs School District 11 is seeking a Kitchen Assistant (Chipeta ES) to support food service operations at Chipeta Elementary School. The role is half-time (0.50 FTE) with 173 days per year, reporting to the Kitchen Manager or Production Center Manager.

Typical duties include food prep, serving, basic cashiering, and maintaining records. The position adheres to district salary schedules and non-exempt status, with opportunities for growth within the ESP framework.