Elementary School Kitchen Leader

Millard Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and/or Vision Eligibility

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and Sick Leave

NPERS Retirement Plan

Same schedule as students

Job summary

Millard Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Kitchen Manager to coordinate and manage the food service program at a school. This role includes supervising daily food preparation, training staff, and ensuring high food safety standards.

The successful candidate will hold a high school diploma and have prior K-12 food service experience, along with strong organizational skills. A ServSafe certification is required within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Prior K-12 food service experience required.
• Omaha/Douglas County Food Handling Sanitation courses recommended.
• Special food service training recommended.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily food preparation and provides leadership.
• Prepares daily, monthly, and yearly food service reports.
• Assists in daily food preparation for school.
• Cleans equipment and performs general kitchen cleaning.
• Operates cash register and receives payments.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to prepare and maintain necessary records

Ability to instruct, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline employees

Ability to extend a recipe and accurately determine food requirements

Ability to interact with children effectively

Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State certificate in school food service management (recommended)

ServSafe certification (required within 90 days)

Job description

Millard Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Kitchen Manager to coordinate and manage the food service program at a school. This role includes supervising daily food preparation, training staff, and ensuring high food safety standards.

The successful candidate will hold a high school diploma and have prior K-12 food service experience, along with strong organizational skills. A ServSafe certification is required within 90 days of employment.