Elementary Kitchen Helper — Part-Time, School-Year Schedule

HOLLING HEIGHTS ELEM; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Same schedule as students

Job summary

Holling Heights Elementary is hiring a Kitchen Helper for the 2026-27 school year, 10-month position, five hours per day, Monday through Friday. The role supports meal prep, serving, and clean-up for students, reporting to the Elementary School Kitchen Manager.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in high-volume food prep preferred, and ability to follow instructions. Benefits include health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays and sick leave, and a strong retirement

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in high-volume food preparation and serving is desired. School kitchen experience is preferred.
• Required upon hire to take Food Handlers Class within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, and others.
• Ability and willingness to follow work instructions in all areas of foodservice and maintain a positive attitude toward the foodservice program.
• Ability to report to work on time and notify manager at the earliest possible time when unable to work.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties associated with the preparation of meals. Cook and bake food, prepare individual portions and perform other food preparation duties as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize utensils, dishes, and appliances, machines, and other equipment. Perform general cleaning duties in the kitchen.
• Perform miscellaneous food service duties as assigned including acting as a cashier for lunch. Assemble machines, count money, order and store supplies, and secure food in containers for shipment to other school kitchens.
• Serve prepared food to students.
• Adjust to change in a dynamic environment, maintaining productivity while handling other essential tasks as assigned.
• Interact positively with students, building staff, and supervisors.

Job description

Holling Heights Elementary is hiring a Kitchen Helper for the 2026-27 school year, 10-month position, five hours per day, Monday through Friday. The role supports meal prep, serving, and clean-up for students, reporting to the Elementary School Kitchen Manager.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in high-volume food prep preferred, and ability to follow instructions. Benefits include health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays and sick leave, and a strong retirement