Kitchen Helper
Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. · Manning, IA · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team-focused Kitchen Helper to join their school food service program. The role involves helping prep simple menu items, serving students, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized.
Responsibilities
- Help prep and serve menu items
- Keep your station stocked
- Follow serving-size and special-diet guidelines
- Follow simple recipes like fruit and veggie bars or baked goods
- Keep kitchen, storage areas, and equipment clean and organized using FIFO
- Maintain food safety and compliance
- Communicate supply needs, feedback, and updates to your team and supervisors
- Stock and serve items during meal service
- Help with prep lists and freezer pulls
- Jump in where needed from helping teammates, training new team members, and assisting when someone is out
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a similar role preferred
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Physical stamina
Benefits
- Free, delicious meals every shift
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more everyday
Pay
- $12.50 per hour
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
Our Values
- Take pride in what you do
- Focus on customer success
- Be a person of integrity
- Drive to improve
- Do it with passion
- Express gratitude
- Work as a team
- Pursue lasting partnerships
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- No late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen
- Work when school is in session and enjoy built-in breaks when students are out
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan
- Eat well with a free, delicious meal every shift
- Stay supported with a limited medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more everyday
What We’re Looking For
- Passion for working in a school setting
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lunchtime Solutions 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.