Sioux Falls Residential and School Kitchen Assistant

Children's Home Society of South Dakota•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

As a Kitchen Assistant, you won’t simply be helping prepare meals. You will have the opportunity to be part of one of the best moments of a child’s day by supporting the preparation and service of nutritious, high-quality meals and snacks for children and on-duty staff. In this role, you will assist with food preparation and meal service, wash dishes, pots, pans, trays, and kitchen equipment, remove kitchen waste, and help maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment. You will also be responsible for properly covering, labeling, dating, and storing leftovers in accordance with food safety standards. A strong commitment to cleanliness, personal hygiene, and regulatory compliance is essential, as you will assist with monitoring and recording food temperatures during meal service and documenting refrigerator, freezer, and dishwashing machine temperatures. Your attention to detail and dedication to food safety will help ensure every meal is served in a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for the children and staff we serve.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 18 years of age.
Team player who promotes a positive work environment.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and the public.
Demonstrate professionalism, kindness, and respect in interactions.
Can handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
Support and embody our mission, vision, and values.
Value and respect the diverse cultural backgrounds of employees and clients.
Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks.

Nice To Haves

Ability to follow food safety and sanitation requirements.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Experience in quantity food production preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain any required food handler certifications.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation and meal service.
Wash dishes, pots, pans, trays, and kitchen equipment.
Remove kitchen waste.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
Properly cover, label, date, and store leftovers in accordance with food safety standards.
Monitor and record food temperatures during meal service.
Document refrigerator, freezer, and dishwashing machine temperatures.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Minimum of $20 an hour.
Consistent 40-hour workweek with alternating weekends.
Two health insurance plans.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
HSA options.
Employer-paid life insurance.
AD&D insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary coverage options.
Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment assistance.
Generous PTO package.
10 paid holidays.
Paid Day of Service to give back to your community.
3% employer contribution every pay period towards retirement.
Potential for an additional 5% annual contribution to retirement.
Employee Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring great people to join our team.