Flexible School Kitchen Helper - Substitute

Millard-Public-Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Millard Public Schools is seeking substitutes to support its district-wide school kitchens for the 2026-27 year. As a Kitchen Helper, you will assist with meal preparation, serving, and basic kitchen duties in multiple schools during the regular school day.

This part-time role offers flexible scheduling, opportunities to work in elementary through high school environments, and a starting wage of $17.16 per hour. Prior food service experience is preferred, and a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Food service experience is preferred.
• School kitchen experience is desired.
• Experience cooking for large groups is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties associated with meal preparation: cook food, prepare individual portions and perform other duties as assigned
• Clean equipment, utensils, dishes, mixers, and machines. Perform general cleaning duties in the kitchen.
• Perform miscellaneous food service duties, including acting as a cashier for lunch or breakfast service, assembling machines, counting money, storing supplies, and securing food in containers for shipment to other school kitchens
• Serve prepared food to students
• Willingness to follow instructions, work in all areas of food service, and maintain a positive attitude
• Respond to frequent change and be willing to take on additional tasks as assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, staff, students, and others
• Ability to report to work on time and notify managers when not available to work

Skills

Food service experience

Cooking for large groups

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Millard Public Schools is seeking substitutes to support its district-wide school kitchens for the 2026-27 year. As a Kitchen Helper, you will assist with meal preparation, serving, and basic kitchen duties in multiple schools during the regular school day.

This part-time role offers flexible scheduling, opportunities to work in elementary through high school environments, and a starting wage of $17.16 per hour. Prior food service experience is preferred, and a high school diploma is required.