School Kitchen Helper: Weekday Prep & Service Impact

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc; Hinton (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal each shift

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Daytime schedule

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is seeking a dependable Kitchen Helper to support our school food service program in Hinton, IA. The role focuses on helping prep simple menu items, serving students, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized during a Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to recipes, and proper food-safety practices, with opportunities to train and grow within a supportive environment. A 401(k) and paid time off options are available.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and convert quantities for large batches.
• Dependability, integrity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Help prep and serve menu items, keep station stocked, and follow serving-size and special-diet guidelines.
• Follow simple recipes and keep kitchen, storage areas, and equipment clean and organized using FIFO.
• Maintain food safety and compliance; complete basic logs and assist with production records.
• Communicate supply needs, feedback, and updates to team and supervisors.
• Stock and serve items during meal service and assist with prep lists and freezer pulls.
• Jump in where needed, train new team members, and assist when someone is out.

Skills

Strong communication

Follow recipes

Dependability

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is seeking a dependable Kitchen Helper to support our school food service program in Hinton, IA. The role focuses on helping prep simple menu items, serving students, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized during a Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to recipes, and proper food-safety practices, with opportunities to train and grow within a supportive environment. A 401(k) and paid time off options are available.