Dishmachine Operator Part Time [Starts at $18/hr]

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Shift meal

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools seeks a part-time Dishmachine Operator at North High. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5.0 scheduled hours per day, August through May when students are in session. Reports to the Executive Director of Nutrition Services.

Primary duties include safe operation of the dishmachine, cleaning and sanitation, assisting with meal prep and service, and maintaining equipment. Benefits include uniform allowance and a complimentary shift meal. Non-exempt, paid bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic arithmetic with money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Safe food handling expertise.
• Excellent attendance and work record.
• Douglas County Food Handler certification within 30 days of employment.
• Able to interact with diverse students and staff.
• Experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dish machine operation and cleanliness.
• Coordinate kitchen task schedules to meet service times.
• Assist with food preparation, service, and storage.
• Train across kitchen stations for cross-coverage.
• Follow approved cafeteria protocols and timelines.

Skills

Arithmetic basics

Food safety

Customer service

Attendance record

Food handler cert

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dishmachine Operator Part Time [Starts at $18/hr]

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location:North High

5.0 scheduled hours per day; 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Work August through May when students are in session

Reports To: Executive Director of Nutrition Services

Position Purpose: Primary responsibilities include the safe operation of the dishmachine. Assists with the preparation and serving of quality meals to students and staff, cleaning and sanitation of equipment, rotating food stock and supplies, and providing superior customer service.

• Annual uniform allowance and complimentary shift meal
• Hourly Non-exempt, Part Time, paid bi-weekly

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School diploma or equivalent required .
• Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume, and distance.
• Skill in safe food handling.
• Skill in customer relations and service recovery.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate excellent attendance and work record.
• Practical working knowledge of food safety practices and procedures.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with all staff, students, parents, administrators, and the community.
• 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, serving utensils, and all kitchen areas.
• Assist with completing daily tasks in a timely manner.promptlyavel to other schools when requested.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Overall supervision and production coordination of assigned areas.
• Setting work schedules to ensure task completion at designated times.
• Estimates the time required to complete job-related tasks and plans accordingly.
• Performs repetitive activities for prolonged periods of time.
• Knowledge of the variety of cleaning supplies.
• Maintains a clean and safe area around the dish machine.
• Monitors dish machine temperature and soap dispensing equipment for accuracy.
• Disassembles and cleans the dish machine daily, and performs weekly deliming.
• Serves as a positive role model.
• Assist with the preparation, service, and storage of food.
• Supports service excellence initiatives with proactive efforts in service.
• Follows approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols within the approved timeline.
• Trains in all stations within the kitchen to cross cover as needed.
• Promotes improvement in customer service by providing appealing food and excellent customer service.
• Participates in the financial management process by carefully monitoring portion control, proper pricing, and safe storage of supplies and food.
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
• Ability to recognize a “reimbursable” meal.
• 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 safely.
• Ability to receive and process verbal information as well as respond to nonverbal cues.
• Successful completion of the Douglas County Food Handlers 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 emergencies.
• Must have organization, 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:

STANDING:(Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position without walking)

Occasionally: When preparing food, including cutting fruit and shredding cheese. When cleaning dishes. When working as a cashier. Floor mat available in the cashier area and in the sink area.