Full time kitchen assistant

Ralston District Office; Ralston (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralston District Office in Nebraska is hiring a full-time kitchen assistant to support the school district's food service program. You will assist in preparing healthy meals, serving students and staff, and maintaining high sanitation standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, kitchen experience, and SaveServ certification. Expect a collaborative environment with attention to hygiene and safety, and occasional travel to district sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: SaveServ food handling requirements.
• Experience in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation as designated by the kitchen manager.
• Assist in serving food to ensure timely and friendly service for staff and students.
• Maintain sanitation standards to meet district, state, and federal requirements.
• Assist with inventory, stocking supplies, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized.
• Support other kitchen staff to meet deadlines and help with food storage.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Stock rotation

Food service

Time management

Communication

Cooperation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Office equipment

Job description

Full time kitchen assistant

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This job is also posted in Ralston Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5926668

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the building principal and the kitchen manager, to assist in the preparation of healthy, sanitary, and appealing food for the purpose of meeting the nutritional needs of students and staff.

Essential Functions: The following description is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not meant to be an inclusive list of every task or responsibility.

• Assist with food preparation as designated by the kitchen manager.
• Assists in serving food so that staff and students receive food in a timely and friendly manner.
• Utilizes sound sanitation standards in order to meet all district, state, and federal requirements.
• Assists in tasks necessary for the efficient functioning of the district’s food service program such as handling money/managing staff and student lunch accounts, washing dishes, keeping the kitchen clean and organized, and re-stocking supplies.
• Assists other kitchen staff with tasks that need to be completed in order to meet deadlines.
• Assists with the inventory of stored, refrigerated, and frozen food on an as needed basis.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding staff and student lunch accounts.
• Maintains high standards of personal hygiene.
• Maintains a regular and predictable attendance history while employed by the district.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment:

• Uses standard kitchen equipment such as utensils, cookware, and appliances.
• Occasionally uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephones.

Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods such as washing, cutting, assembling and wrapping foods or ingredients.
• Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment, utensils, cookware, and appliances.
• Knowledge of stock rotation.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of large quantities of food.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff members.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in a standard school kitchen environment.
• Occasionally walks on slippery surfaces.
• Works in an environment where the noise level is frequently loud.
• Greater than average risk of getting a minor injury such as a cut or burn while performing the duties associated with the position.
• For a complete list of the physical and mental demands needed to perform the essential functions for this position, please see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements.

Qualifications Profile:

• Certification: Must be able to meet the district's SaveServ food handling requirements.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Successful prior experience in a kitchen environment.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Ryan Pivonka , Director of Human Resources
• Ralston District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]