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Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains

Youth clubs and early childhood education centers

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Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$16.50 - $20.50/hr
Entry
Brookings, SD, USA+1 moreMore locations: Flandreau, SD, USA
In PersonMay assist at other Club locations and travel between sites using a Club-owned vehicle.
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Experience working in a commercial kitchen is required.
  • Experience working in food service is required.
  • Must be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the school year and from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the summer.
  • Must understand, implement, and demonstrate behavior management principles and other youth treatment approaches taught through Club training and values.
  • Must model and reinforce Boys & Girls Club values while working with youth.
  • Must be able to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, and volunteers to ensure safety and provide guidance.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for long periods throughout a shift.
  • Must be able to operate general office equipment, including a PC, telephone, and copier.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to unload and stock food orders.
  • Must complete Food Safe training and ensure the kitchen meets standards.
  • This is a safety-sensitive position.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare Traditional Club Snack and Supper and assist with ECEC as needed.
  • Assist the Kitchen Manager with weekly inventory and food deliveries.
  • Unload pallets and food orders.
  • Keep the kitchen and café clean and sanitized, including washing dishes.
  • Assist with café program development and create nutritional menus.
  • Assist with Club special events as needed.
  • Assist at the primary location and provide support at other Club locations as needed.
  • Support food transportation and food service across sites as necessary, using a Club-owned vehicle.
  • Assist with meal preparation and kitchen operations at alternate locations when needed.
  • Lead implementation and successful completion of assigned grant programs.
  • Attend all monthly all-staff meetings, weekly one-on-one meetings with the supervisor, and weekly team meetings, and ensure the team receives and attends its meetings.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with youth from preschool through 12th grade is preferred.

About the company

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Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains

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Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains is a nonprofit network of youth clubs and licensed early childhood centers in eastern South Dakota. Its community sites serve children and teens with programs focused on academic success, healthy habits, character, and preparation for life after school. The organization combines places for young people to spend time with adult mentors and structured learning activities, while its early childhood centers serve younger children in Brookings and Flandreau. Families pay membership and program fees, with scholarships and payment plans supporting access alongside charitable donations. Founded in 2003 in Brookings, it is headquartered in Brookings, South Dakota.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Brookings, SD

Founded

2003

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