Kitchen Assistant - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the preparation of food for school meals. May prepare hot and/or cold food items for service. May be required to maintain accurate production records. Assists in the service of prepared food to students and staff. May serve on food line or as cashier to collect tickets and/or monies for payment. Cleans and disinfects work area and facilities. Cleans ovens, sinks, floors, counters and serving trays. Rinses and cleans dishes and utensils. Returns utensils to proper storage place after cleaning. Stocks supply shelves and monitors kitchen supplies as needed. Follow procedures regarding dating and labeling items placed in storage areas. May take money in serving line and record meal counts for paying school faculty/staff, student payments and reduced student payments. May be responsible to maintain accurate meal counts for kitchen records

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of general kitchen work and sanitation practices
• Ability to perform general kitchen duties
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge and skills preferred.
• Basic cashiering knowledge and skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates positive customer service attitude at all times
• Assists in the preparation of food for school meals
• May prepare hot and/or cold food items for service
• May be required to maintain accurate production records
• Assists in the service of prepared food to students and staff
• May serve on food line or as cashier to collect tickets and/or monies for payment
• Cleans and disinfects work area and facilities
• Cleans ovens, sinks, floors, counters and serving trays
• Rinses and cleans dishes and utensils
• Returns utensils to proper storage place after cleaning
• Stocks supply shelves and monitors kitchen supplies as needed
• Follow procedures regarding dating and labeling items placed in storage areas
• May take money in serving line and record meal counts for paying school faculty/staff, student payments and reduced student payments
• May be responsible to maintain accurate meal counts for kitchen records
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Performs duties of Elementary Manager in their absence

Benefits

• Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year: Non-Recurring Pay: 7% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3.5% on November paycheck and 3.5 % on May paycheck).
• Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): ESP employees will receive the equivalent of one salary step divided over 12 pay periods.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED