Substitute Kitchen Helper

Lunchtime Solutions; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable Substitute Kitchen Helper to support school food service in Lake City, MN. This on-site, as-needed role involves assisting with food prep, serving students, and keeping a clean kitchen. You’ll work Monday–Friday with flexible scheduling across multiple school locations.

Ideal candidates are dependable, team-focused, able to lift up to 50 lbs, follow recipes, and maintain food safety standards while delivering excellent service to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Willing to work on an as-needed basis at various school locations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to follow recipes and measure ingredients for large batches.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing physical tasks.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Fill in at school kitchens when team members are out to keep meal service going.
• Help prep and serve menu items, stock your station, and follow serving-size guidelines.
• Follow simple recipes and maintain cleanliness using FIFO.
• Maintain food safety, complete basic logs, assist with production records.
• Communicate supply needs, feedback, and updates to the team and supervisors.
• Stock and serve items during meal service and assist with prep lists.
• Adapt to different school locations, teams, and kitchen environments as needed.
• Jump in where needed to help teammates and train new members.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication skills

Following recipes

Dependability

Physical stamina

Job description

It takes amazing people to make amazing dining experiences.

Join our team! Lunchtime Solutions is a fast‑growing company with a progressive work environment and great opportunities for personal growth. Make the most out of your talents and skills by helping to improve students’ school experience with better nutrition and an enjoyable dining atmosphere.

Location: On‑site at Lake City School District

Schedule: Monday–Friday. Available to work a variable schedule as needed.

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team‑focused Substitute Kitchen Helper to support our school food service program on an as‑needed basis. In this role, you’ll step in when regular team members are absent, helping keep meal service running smoothly by assisting with food preparation, serving students, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. This is a flexible role that’s perfect for someone who enjoys variety, working with different teams, and making a positive impact on students’ days.

What You’ll Do

• Fill in at school kitchens when team members are out, helping ensure meal service continues without interruption.
• Help prep and serve menu items, keep your station stocked, and follow serving‑size and special‑diet guidelines.
• Follow simple recipes like fruit and veggie bars or baked goods while keeping kitchen, storage areas, and equipment clean and organized using FIFO.
• Maintain food safety and compliance—follow food‑safety steps, complete basic logs, assist with production records and help maintain a safe workspace.
• Communicate supply needs, feedback, and updates to your team and supervisors.
• Stock and serve items during meal service and help with prep lists and freezer pulls.
• Adapt to different school locations, teams, and kitchen environments as needed.
• Jump in where needed—from helping teammates, training new team members and assisting when someone is out.

What You Bring

• Flexibility and willingness to work on an as‑needed basis at various school locations.
• 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.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Flexible, as‑needed work that fits your availability.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan.
• Enjoy work‑life balance with paid time off.
• Eat well—enjoy a free, delicious meal every shift.
• Enjoy your evenings and weekends—our Monday–Friday daytime schedule means no late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen.

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. EOE-M/F/Disabled/Vet.