Cashier Part Time [Starts at $18.50/hr]

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual uniform allowance

Complimentary shift meal

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools Central High School in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a part-time Cashier to handle cash transactions, record daily meal sales, and support kitchen operations during the breakfast and lunch service.

The role requires a high school diploma, prior food service and cashier experience, and the ability to work 5.5 hours daily from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The position starts immediately, with local travel not required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Handle cash transactions, collect and count money.
• Record daily meal sales on the computer and/or roster.
• Assist with food preparation and storage.
• Work with a diverse student population.
• Follow HACCP procedures and food safety guidelines.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer relations

Basic arithmetic

Multi-tasking

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Cashier Part Time [Starts at $18.50/hr]

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955031
Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location: Central High School

5.5 scheduled hours per day; 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. , Work August through May when students are in session.

Reports To: Executive Director, Nutrition Services

Position Purpose: The Cashier position is responsible for the collection of money, accounting of customers and types of meals served, and the maintenance of accurate daily records. Cashiers must interact with students, staff, and coworkers in a courteous, professional manner. When not cashiering, a person in this position performs all duties of a Kitchen Assistant and assists with the dish machine and manual dishwashing.

• Nutrition Services Video
• Annual uniform allowance and complimentary shift meal
• Hourly, Part-time, paid bi-weekly

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous food service experiencepreferred; food preparation experience to include cashier experience.
• Must demonstrate excellent attendance and work record.
• Practical working knowledge of food safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in safe food handling.
• Skill in customer relations and service recovery.
• Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume, and distance.
• Ability to maintain current Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification.
• Sensitivity and ability to interact with students, co-workers, teachers, administrators, other staff, and parents of other cultures and backgrounds.
• The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and to working effectively with all staff, students, parents, administrators, and the community.
• Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.
• Assist with the cleaning and sanitization of all large and small equipment, service utensils, and all kitchen areas.
• Assist with completing daily tasks in a timely manner.
• Willingness to travel to other schools when requested.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Handle cash transactions, collect and count money.
• Record daily meal sales on the computer and/or roster.
• Assist with food preparation and storage.
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
• Serve as a positive role model.
• Ability to recognize a "reimbursable" meal.
• Support service excellence initiatives through proactive service efforts.
• Follow approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols within the approved timeline.
• Train in all stations within the kitchen to cross-cover as needed.
• Promote improvement in customer service by providing appealing food and excellent customer service.
• Participate in the financial management process by carefully monitoring portion control, proper pricing, and safe storage of supplies and food.
• Must follow and maintain required food safety, cleaning, and sanitation procedures.
• Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures.
• Must practice good hygiene habits.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the English language to read and communicate with others.
• Demonstrate proficiency of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals), as well as counting money.
• Ability to operate food service equipment in a safe manner.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to receive and process verbal information as well as respond to nonverbal cues.
• Successful completion of the Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification within the first 30 days of employment, scoring 80% or above, before attending the kitchen training class.
• Ability to maintain current Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment

This position may require the ability to use a variety of office equipment, including a computer and automated record-keeping software. This position may require the ability to use commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, steamers, hot-holding cabinets, blenders, food processors, mixers, slicers, can openers, peelers, knives, scales, and thermometers. Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel

Local travel will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organizational, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work in an office environment, school buildings, and warehouse settings.
• Ability to lift, move, and reposition objects and materials, frequently exerting force equal to lifting fifty (50) pounds.

Physical Demand Classifications

Rarely - 1-5% of the time, in an 8-hour day

Occasionally - 6-33% of the time, in an 8-hour day

Frequently - 34-66% of the time, in an 8-hour day

Continuously - 67-100% of the time, in an 8-hour day

Essential Functions