Kitchen Assistant - At Large - East Highlands Ranch

About the Role

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. Variable locations, 6 hours 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.
• Fast repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists.
• Use both hands to grasp, grip, move or operate objects or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily meal counts and production records.
• Produce and understand regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance, and portion sizes.
• Assist in the set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students, including dishwashing and proper sanitation of work stations.
• Follow and understand all HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points).
• Use all kitchen equipment properly, clean equipment, and follow all safety precautions.
• Operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.
• Manage the opening, closing, cooking, and serving of students in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, as directed by your Area Manager.
• Critically think and problem solve.
• Maintain good community relationships with other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students, and parents.
• Focus on customer service; be pleasant, cooperative, and able to work with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrate flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperate with others, and adapt to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Receive deliveries and store food and supplies as directed by supervisor.
• Inventory food and supplies, including fresh, frozen, and dry goods.
• Participate in and lead training for kitchen staff members and participate in PGI Classes.
• Annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category.
• Actively pursue upcoming regulatory changes and provide sustainable solutions.
• Serve meals daily while ensuring compliance with HACCP plan and health department sanitation standards, including proper cooking and serving temperatures of foods by temping and recording them.
• Travel to multiple schools within a reasonable geographic area; have your own transportation and maintain a flexible schedule based on the needs of the work site.
• Assist in the preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations.
• Independently follow menu and recipe instructions, including washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat items.
• Follow standard recipes, proper portion sizes, and verbal instructions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• ServSafe Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• High School diploma 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.

Pay

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 are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. Part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Schedule

• 30 scheduled hours per week (0.75 FTE).
• Approximately 172 work days per year.

Benefits

• Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA) and 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.
• Paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past November 14, 2026.