Kitchen Aide

Kitchen Aide Lewistown School District 1 School Food - Lewistown, Montana This job is also posted in Lewistown School District 1 Job Details

Job ID:

5718975

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

May 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 17, 2026 Job Description Lewistown Public Schools Job Description

Job Title:

KITCHEN AIDE

Classification:

KITCHEN AIDE

Reports To:

School Food Service Director

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt/Classified

Prepared By:

Pat Baker

Prepared Date:

August 9, 2000

Approved By:

Cindy Giese

Approved Date:

September 2018

SUMMARY:

Cleans and sterilizes dishes, utensils, and all other equipment used to process or store products such as food or beverages by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned Assists with unloading carriers and carts from satellite kitchens. Prepares returned pans and utensils for dishwasher. After dishwasher has run through cycle, stores all dishes, trays and utensils in proper location. Mops dishwasher area as needed to prevent accidents. Reports dishwasher problems to Supervisor immediately. General cleaning of coolers, freezers, dishwasher and storerooms as required. Assists with the maintenance of the trash and garbage in a neat and orderly fashion. Washes, dries and folds linen from all schools. Assists with final sweeping and mopping of kitchen floor surface. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other duties as directed by the Food Service Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic and caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Employees of Lewistown School District #1 must exhibit acceptable work habits and perform tasks in a professional manner by adhering to the following guidelines: Maintain proper grooming and dress consistent with the type of task being performed; be regular in attendance and punctual for work; initiate tasks in a self-directed manner and perform work with a minimum of supervision; organize work and manage time to achieve efficiency and high quality of work; perform tasks neatly and accurately in accordance with desired quality and quantity; provide positive feedback to supervisor(s) for implementing ideas which will make the work assigned more effective and efficient; maintain self control and a friendly, outgoing disposition; and maintain confidentiality of related work matters as applicable.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment in School District #1. Employees of Lewistown School District #1 must submit to a fingerprint criminal background check. Any appointment will be contingent upon the results of the criminal background report received from the Department of Justice, which must be acceptable to the Board of Trustees, in its sole discretion.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$14.38 Per Hour Job Requirements