Kitchen Helper - West High - 7:30am - 2:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Hiring for the 2026-2027 school year ~ 10 month position - 6.5 hours per day! Position Includes - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance - Paid Holidays and Sick Leave - Excellent Retirement Plan - Same schedule as students Title: High School Kitchen Helper Reports to: Kitchen Manager and/or Production Lead General Summary: Assists with the preparation, serving, and cleanup of food for students. Essential Functions - Performs assigned duties associated with the preparation of meals. Cooks and bakes food, prepares individual portions, and performs other food preparation duties as assigned.(45%) - Cleans equipment used, including utensils, dishes, mixers, and machines. Performs general cleaning duties in the kitchen. (25%) - Performs miscellaneous food service duties as assigned, including acting as a cashier for lunch (secondary only), putting machines together, counting money, ordering and putting away supplies, and securing food in containers for shipment to other school kitchens. (20%) - Serves prepared food to students. (10%) - Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned. - Able to interact with students, building staff, kitchen staff and supervisors in a positive manner. Qualifications - A high school diploma or equivalent is required. - Experience in high-volume food preparation and serving is desired. School kitchen experience is preferred. - Required upon hire to take Food Handlers Class within 30 days of employment. - Other requirements: - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, and others. - Ability and willingness to follow work instructions in all areas of foodservice and maintain a positive attitude toward the foodservice program. - Ability to report to work on time and notify manager at the earliest possible time when unable to work. Special Requirements Occasional 1-32% Frequently 33-66% Constant 67%+ Standing x Walking x Sitting x Lifting