Kitchen Assistant

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Job Posting Title:

Kitchen Assistant - Select Charter

Job Description:

Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program in charter schools with limited equipment (AACS, ACS, AVA, BFACS, C2E, GVACS, LAECS, DCSMont, North Star Academy, PCKCS, PPACS, Ren Secondary, STEM [Elementary and Secondary], WCA). Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Frequent lifting of forty (40) pounds
• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent squatting, reaching, and stooping

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

Operate Point of Sale system with accuracy and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Participate in training to include PGI Classes. May lead training for other kitchen staff members.

Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensures health department sanitation standards. Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions.

Pursues opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community.

Assist in the set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students.

Assist in the preparation, service and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations. Independently follows menu and recipe instructions.

Certifications:

Education:

High School or Equivalent

Skills:

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

STEM Charter School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

20

FTE:

0.50

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

172 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position.  Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.  Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$17.39 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$22.14 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$17.39 USD - $26.89 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

November 27, 2026