Kitchen Assistant

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Job Posting Title:

Kitchen Assistant - At Large - Highlands Ranch

Job Description:

Provides assistance in daily preparation of the school lunch and breakfast programs. Works at a variety of locations based on needs of kitchens, under supervision of Area Manager. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

ServSafe Certification required within 6 months of hire.

NOTE: Variable Locations, 6 hrs per day guaranteed, FULL BENEFIT ELIGIBLE.


ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Frequent standing, reaching, lifting (including occasional overhead lifting), bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, climbing, pushing, twisting, and pulling items weighing 40 lbs or less. Standing or walking 95% of the work day
- Occasional climbing and balancing using step stool
- Repetitive motions including lifting, keypad entry, chopping, filling and sealing packaging. Make fast repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists.
- Use both hands to grasp, grip, move or operate objects or equipment

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

Maintain good community relationships with other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students and parents. Must have a focus on customer service. Must be pleasant, cooperative and able to work with a wide variety of people. Flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions

Manage the opening, closing, cooking and serving of students in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, as directed by your Area Manager. Ability to critically think and problem solve

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

Assist in the set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students, including dishwashing and proper sanitation of work stations. Follows and understands all HACCP.  Uses all kitchen equipment properly. Cleans equipment properly and follows all safety precautions 

Maintain daily meal counts and production records. Must produce and understand the regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance and portion sizes

Assist in the preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations,  Independently follows menu and recipe instructions. Preparation of meals can include washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting and chopping fresh fruits, vegetables and meat items. Must follow standard recipe, proper portion sizes and verbal instructions

Must travel to multiple schools within a reasonable geographic area and have your own transportation and maintain a flexible schedule based on the needs of the work site

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Serve meals daily while ensuring compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control (HACCP) plan and health department sanitation standards.  This includes ensuring the proper cooking and serving temperatures of foods by temping and recording them

Participate in and lead training to kitchen staff members and participate in PGI Classes.  Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category.  Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions

Receive deliveries and store food and supplies as directed by supervisor. Ability to inventory food and supplies, including fresh, frozen and dry goods

Certifications:

ServSafe Certification within 6 months of hire - ServSafe

Education:

High School or Equivalent

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Effective oral and written communication skills, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

West Building E - Nutrition Services and Security

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

30

FTE:

0.75

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:

$18.01 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$22.91 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$18.01 USD - $27.81 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:

December 16, 2026