Classified - Nutrition Services Technician

Crete Intermediate School; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Retirement

Long-term disability

Paid leave

Job summary

Crete Public Schools is seeking a Nutrition Services Technician to support the daily operation of the school nutrition program at the Intermediate School in Crete, Nebraska. This role covers food preparation, service, sanitation, and record keeping to ensure meals meet federal, state, and district standards.

Part-Time, 4 hours daily (9:30 am–1:30 pm) with starting hourly pay $17.26, plus benefits including health and dental coverage, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Food service experience preferred.
• Ability to work well with children.
• First aid knowledge preferred; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, portioning, and serving food to students according to recipes and guidelines.
• Cashiering and recording payments accurately.
• Maintaining clean and safe service and food prep areas.
• Assisting with inventory and opening/closing tasks as needed.
• Adhere to USDA and state regulations.

Skills

Food service

Child interaction

First aid knowledge

Criminal background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Classified - Nutrition Services Technician

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930251
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Nutrition Services Technician

Job ID#: 1969

Assigned Building: Intermediate School

Reports to: Director of Nutrition Services and Site Manager

Work Agreement: 185 Days

Schedule:9:30 am - 1:30 pm, 4 hours per day

Starting Hourly payis $17.26 and is based on related job experience

Date Available:Immediately

Crete Public Schools is seeking applications for a nutrition service technician to begin immediately.

Benefits include 76% paid single health insurance, paid single dental, retirement, long-term disability insurance, and sick and personal leave.

The Nutrition Services Technician supports the daily operation of the school nutrition program by assisting with food preparation, service, sanitation, and record keeping. This position helps ensure that meals are prepared and served in compliance with federal, state, and district regulations while maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Essential Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food Service experience preferred
• Work well with children
• First aid knowledge preferred
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check

Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks:

• Preparing, portioning, and serving food and beverages in accordance with standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
• Cashiering and maintaining accurate records of payments.
• Cleanup duties: clean and organize eating, service, and food preparation areas, wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils and other cooking equipment to ensure cleanliness and functional operation, and proper storage of leftovers.
• Arrange tables and decorations according to instructions.
• Compile and maintain records of food and beverage use and expenditures.
• Plan or assist with meeting special dietary or nutritional restrictions of students.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment and notify cafeteria personnel of shortages and defective equipment.
• Train or assist with the training of new employees.
• Adhere to all federal and State USDA regulations and State and local Food Codes.
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal or other supervisors.
• Serve as a role model to all students.
• Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.
• Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
• Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
• Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).

Other Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Federal and State USDA regulations and State and local Food Codes.
• Inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure functional operation.
• Develop and maintain a positive, professional rapport with students, parents, and co-workers.
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal, or other supervisors.
• Participates in professional development activities to meet professional standard requirements.
• Reads and responds to emails pertaining to the position and overall school environment.

FLSA Exempt Status: Non-exempt At-Will Position.

This position is an “at-will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions of the Cafeteria Worker position include: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective teaching and communication skills; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.

Physical Requirements

E = Essential

NE = Non-Essential

Occasional - up to 33% of time

NE

Occasional - up to 33% of time, absolutely essential to the job

E

Frequent - between 34%-66% of time

E

Continuous - over 66% of time

E

Stamina

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Sprinting/Running

X

Flexibility

Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person

X

Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person

X

Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling

X

Reaching above the head

X

Reaching forward

X

Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For

example: typing, data entry, etc.)

X

Flexibility

Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)

X

Hand/grip strength

X

Driving on the job

X

Typing non-stop

X

Use of Arms and Hands

Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)

X

Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)

X

Lifting Requirements

Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be

shared, or reduced into smaller loads?

X

Pushing/Pulling

25 to 50 pounds

X

51 to 75 pounds

X

76 to 90 pounds

X

Over 90 pounds

X

Carrying

10 to 25 pounds

X

25 to 50 pounds

X

51 to 75 pounds

X

76 to 90 pounds

X

Over 90 pounds

X Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jodi Erickson , Director of Nutrition Services
• Crete Public Schools
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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