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Kitchen Assistant

Location: Heartland Early Education Position Title: Kitchen Assistant Schedule: 32 hours per week, Monday-Thursday Position Type: School-year position (works only when preschool is in session) Starting Wage: $14.31 per hour, based on experience Join Our Team! Heartland Early Education is seeking a dependable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support our food service program. This position plays an important role in ensuring nutritious meals are prepared, transported, and served to students while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. If you enjoy working with children, thrive in a team-oriented setting, and take pride in providing quality service, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of food items for students and school personnel
• Transport and distribute meals and food items throughout the facility
• Maintain kitchen equipment, work areas, and facilities in a clean and sanitary condition
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Assist with dishwashing, cleaning, and kitchen organization
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must enjoy working with children
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and attention to cleanliness and food safety
• Ability to follow directions and maintain a positive attitude

Benefits of Working at Heartland Early Education:

• Consistent Monday-Thursday schedule
• School-year calendar with breaks aligned to the preschool schedule
• Paid time off/holidays
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on young children's daily experiences
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Salina Public Schools benefit package (KPERS, Health, Dental, Vision, etc.)