Our Assistant Kitchen Managers assist in providing healthy, sanitary, nutritious, and appealing food for the students and staff.

A Day in the Life

• Prepare healthy, sanitary, appealing food that meets the nutritional needs of students and staff.
• Utilizes sound sanitation standards to meet all district, state, and federal mandates.
• Assists in serving food so that staff and students receive the food in a timely and friendly manner.
• Assists in tasks necessary for efficient functioning of the food service program (e.g. washing dishes, scanning tickets, keeping the kitchen cleaned and organized, etc).
• Assists in keeping track of daily inventory, re-stocking supplies, and notifying manager so that the food service program has the necessary resources to function efficiently.
• Monitors the temperature of the food, dishwasher, etc. ensuring HACCP Compliance.
• Assists other kitchen staff with any task that needs to be completed in order to meet deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality as appropriate in order to comply with district, state and federal laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the food service program.

Profile of a Successful Candidate

• Substitutes for the other tasks when a kitchen assistant is absent.
• Performs deep cleaning/defrosting tasks in order to maintain an organized, clean, and efficient kitchen.
• Is a Team Worker
• Has Basic computer skills
• Is able to work at a fast pace
• Has knowledge of basic math skills
• Is knowledgeable of state health regulations
• Kitchen experience recommended

Education, Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Food Safety Basics-State Department of Education

Physical Demands, Working Environment

• Generally 80% standing and 20% walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Fine finger dexterity used.
• The work environment varies from extremely hot to extremely cold (freezer).
• The job is performed under some hazardous conditions.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

Perks of Working for Maize USD 266

• School schedule - work when students are in session
• Benefits - Working more than 25 hours/week makes you eligible for subsidized health benefits along with a variety of other benefits
• Holidays off - Enjoy a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks over Christmas, and Spring Break
• Retirement - Employees working more than 630 hours/year participate in KPERS retirement plan
• Paid Leave - Sick days and personal days
• A positive and hardworking team experience. 

Attendance Requirements

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality as required by the Board of Education policies and regulations.
• Must be regularly available and willing to work hours determined necessary by the district.