Kitchen Assistant
Salary$17k – $27k
LocationCastle Rock Middle School
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentNutrition Services
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 25, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Ability to assist in daily preparation of school lunch program
Frequent standing, reaching, lifting (including occasional overhead), bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, climbing, pushing, twisting, pulling items weighing 40 lbs or less
Standing or walking 95% of work day
Occasional climbing and balancing using step stool
Repetitive motions including lifting, keypad entry, chopping, filling and sealing packaging
Use both hands to grasp, grip, move or operate objects or equipment
Participate in training to include PGI Classes
Annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours as required by position category
Communicates effectively in both written and verbal form
Maintains confidentiality of all student information
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
Adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions
Learn and operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily
Assist in unloading and proper storage of delivered food items
Independently follow menu and recipe instructions
Produce and understand regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance and portion sizes
Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations
Ensure health department sanitation standards
Ensure proper cooking and serving temperatures taken and recorded as required by HACCP standards
Assist in proper set up and cleanup of serving areas
Use all kitchen equipment properly
Clean equipment properly and follow all safety precautions
Assist in preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations
Preparation of meals includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting and chopping fresh fruits, vegetables and meat items
Must follow standard recipe, proper portion sizes and verbal instructions
Willing to travel to multiple schools based on needs of sites
Flexibility in work schedule to meet kitchen site demands
High School or Equivalent
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 demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
External candidates only - application is for external candidates only
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
HSA
FSA
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Critical illness insurance
Employee assistance program
401(k)
403(b)
457 retirement plan
Paid sick leave
Paid personal leave
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Job Posting Title:
Kitchen Assistant
Job Description:
Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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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
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Occasional climbing and balancing using step stool
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Repetitive motions including lifting, keypad entry, chopping, filling and sealing packaging. Make fast repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists.
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Use both hands to grasp, grip, move or operate objects or equipment
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Responsibilities:
Participate in training to include PGI Classes. May lead training for other kitchen staff members. Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category. Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions.
Communicates effectively in both written and verbal form, including electronic mail and computers. Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
Pursue opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community, including 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.
Learn and Operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.
Assists in unloading and proper storage of delivered food items.
Independently follows menu and recipe instructions. Must produce and understand the regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance and portion sizes.
Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensure health department sanitation standards. This includes ensuring the proper cooking and serving temperatures of foods are taken and recorded as required by HACCP standards.
Assist in the proper 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 standards. Uses all kitchen equipment properly. Cleans equipment properly and follows all safety precautions.
Assist in the preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations. 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.
Willing to travel to multiple schools based on the needs of sites, if requested. Flexibility in work schedule to meet the demands of the kitchen sites.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Certifications:
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:
Castle Rock Middle School
One Year Only (Yes or No):
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
20
FTE:
0.50
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
172 Work Days
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(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
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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 25, 2026