Position Type:
Nutrition Services/Kitchen Aide
Date Posted:
5/12/2026
Location:
West Valley High School
Date Available:
08/14/2026
Closing Date:
05/18/2026
Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.
This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
Job Summary: The duties performed by a kitchen aide are broad and flexible. Assists the kitchen manager to ensure that a quality, nutritious, cost effective meal program is available daily to students and staff.
New Hire Starting Hourly rate: Grade 3: $17.59 - $19.59 DOE
Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement
Work Hours: Start times vary depending on individual school sites, but most positions work between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Work Year: 9 months
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)
Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Mathematical skills including basic calculations.
- Basic knowledge of computer and keyboarding skills to include Microsoft Office and Google Suite products, as well as basic troubleshooting.
- Ability to work with detailed information/data and maintain strict confidentiality of written and oral information and records.
- Per DEC regulations, must have or be able to pass Food Handlers course 30 days after hire and maintain the card.
This position offers an excellent benefit package, including:
- Accrued sick and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and audio
- Retirement (PERS)
If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.