Substitute Kitchen Helper

About the role

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team-focused Substitute Kitchen Helper to support our school food service program on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Fill in at school kitchens when team members are out, helping ensure meal service continues without interruption.
• Help prep and serve menu items, keep your station stocked, and follow serving-size and special-diet guidelines.
• Follow simple recipes like fruit and veggie bars or baked goods while keeping kitchen, storage areas, and equipment clean and organized using FIFO.
• Maintain food safety and compliance by following food-safety steps, completing basic logs, assisting with production records, and helping maintain a safe workspace.
• Communicate supply needs, feedback, and updates to your team and supervisors.
• Stock and serve items during meal service and help with prep lists and freezer pulls.
• Audit and adapt to different school locations, teams, and kitchen environments as needed.
• Jump in where needed from helping teammates, training new team members, and assisting when someone is out.

Requirements

• Flexibility and willingness to work on an as-needed basis at various school locations.
• 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 food service environment preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.

Skills

• Food safety and compliance knowledge.
• Basic cooking and baking skills.
• Good organizational and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Flexible, as-needed work that fits your availability.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan.
• Enjoy work life balance with paid time off.
• Eat well enjoy a free, delicious meal every shift.
• Enjoy your evenings and weekends with our Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

Pay

• Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Free meals during shifts
• Daytime schedule with no late nights, weekends, or holidays

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Flexible, as-needed work that fits your availability.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan.
• Enjoy work life balance with paid time off.
• Eat well enjoy a free, delicious meal every shift.
• Enjoy your evenings and weekends with our Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. 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.