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Saydel Community School District

Kitchen Aide

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Saint Vincent College

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Latrobe, PA · On-site

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Floating Kitchen Aide

Manhattan, NY

$22.66/hr

The Floating Kitchen Aide is required to work across the OAC meal sites as needed. The site ... High School Diploma or GED required and/or prior experience in a kitchen position (preferably with ...

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Floating Kitchen Aide

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$22.66/hr

The Floating Kitchen Aide is required to work across the OAC meal sites as needed. The site ... High School Diploma or GED required and/or prior experience in a kitchen position (preferably with ...

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How much do school kitchen aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for school kitchen aide in the United States is $15.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a school kitchen aide?

To thrive as a School Kitchen Aide, you need a basic understanding of food preparation, sanitation standards, and safe food handling, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food safety certification (such as ServSafe), and inventory systems is typically required. Dependability, teamwork, and strong communication skills help maintain a positive and efficient work environment. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring student safety, meal quality, and smooth kitchen operations in a school setting.

What does a school kitchen aide do?

A School Kitchen Aide assists with preparing and serving meals to students in a school cafeteria. Their duties often include helping with food preparation, setting up serving lines, washing dishes, cleaning kitchen areas, and ensuring food safety standards are followed. They may also help in receiving food deliveries and storing supplies. School Kitchen Aides play an important role in maintaining a clean and efficient cafeteria environment, contributing to students’ overall health and wellness.

How do you become a school kitchen aide?

To become a school kitchen aide, applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and may be required to complete food safety training or certifications. Experience in food service or working with children can be beneficial, and the job often involves assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen environment.

What is the difference between School Kitchen Aide vs School Cafeteria Worker?

AspectSchool Kitchen AideSchool Cafeteria Worker
CredentialsNone typically required; food safety training may be preferredNone typically required; food safety training may be preferred
Work EnvironmentKitchen, food prep areas, behind the scenesServing lines, dining areas, front-of-house
Job DutiesAssisting with food prep, cleaning, stockingServing students, maintaining cleanliness, assisting with meal distribution

Both roles support school meal programs but differ mainly in job duties and work environment. School Kitchen Aides focus on food prep and kitchen tasks, while School Cafeteria Workers primarily serve students and manage front-of-house activities.

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Kitchen Aide

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska

Kearney, NE • On-site

$15/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PART TIME JOB DURING DAYTIME HOURS, THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU!

Position: Kitchen Aide

Program and Location: Peterson Senior Activity Center Meal Program - Kearney

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for general cleaning, housekeeping, and dishwashing in the kitchen and dining area.
  • Ensure the maintenance of all kitchen equipment and daily kitchen and dining area clean up.
  • Assist in daily meal preparation as needed.

Tasks and Duties:

  • Assist on serving line, as needed.
  • Assist in daily meal preparation.
  • Clean kitchen area, dining area, and store room area.
  • Clean all utensils, cooking vessels, and serving equipment.
  • Inventory tracking/reporting as needed.

Education Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED. Consideration will be given to individuals without a diploma or GED.

Required Skills:

  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public and agency employees.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time (cooking, meal serving, cleaning)
  • Ability to lift more than 30 pounds on a regular basis.

Schedule/Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Typical hours are scheduled between 9:30 am and 1:30 pm.

Pay Rate: Starting pay is $15.00 per hour. Benefits are not available for this position.

For more information, call (308) 865-5675 and ask for Tammy or email tjeffs@mnca.net.

*The meal program is administered by Community Action, and meal program employees are employees of Community Action, not the city of Kearney


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