Kitchen Assistant/Classroom Substitute

Educational Service Unit 3; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Educational Service Unit 3 in La Vista, NE seeks a Kitchen Assistant/Classroom Substitute to support nutrition services in Sarpy County Head Start. This part-time role requires reliable in-person attendance and the ability to cover multiple classrooms as needed.

Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining clean food areas, and following CACFP guidelines. Completion of a food handler’s course and CPR/First Aid certification within one year is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Able to complete food handler’s course and obtain license within one year of employment.
• CPR/First Aid certificate or able to successfully complete course.
• CACFP training is preferred but not required.
• Head Start experience preferred (minimum of two years) but not required.
• Successfully pass required background checks.
• Regular and dependable in person attendance is required and is considered a condition of employment.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with ESU #3 Board policies and employee handbook.
• Maintain positive working relationships with program staff and supervisor.
• Attend professional development activities as required.
• Receive food/beverage from contractor and review required paperwork.
• Maintain food carts to ensure nutritional supplies.

Skills

Food service

Food handling

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kitchen Assistant/Classroom Substitute

Educational Service Unit 3 Sarpy County Head Start - La Vista, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5891610

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant/Classroom substitute

Job Title Code: 2141

Number of Days Worked: 204 Days, 4.5 hours per day

Department: Sarpy County Head Start

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Health and Nutrition Specialist

Staff Supervised: N/A

Essential Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required
• Prior food service experience is preferred but not required
• Able to complete food handler’s course and obtain license within one year of employment
• CPR/First Aid certificate or able to successfully complete course
• CACFP training is preferred but not required
• Head Start experience preferred (minimum of two years) but not required
• This position is eligible for VEOA Veterans’ Preference
• Successfully pass required background checks.
• Regular and dependable in person attendance is required and is considered a condition of employment.
• The assigned duties of this position are not eligible for remote work consideration.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand and comply with the ESU #3 Board of Education Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook.
• Maintain positive working relationships with program co-workers, specialists, and supervisor(s)
• Attend all professional development activities as required by the agency and job duties.
• Receive food/beverage from food contractor and review required paperwork.
• Maintain food carts to ensure appropriate amounts of nutritional supplies.
• Serve food/beverage according to CACFP portions/regulations and deliver to individual classrooms.
• Ensure correct food substitutions are made for children with food allergies/religious preference.
• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary work environment to include overseeing the cleaning of dishes, linens and other classroom supplies (e.g., bibs, washcloths)
• Participate in health and nutrition activities to include (but not limited to) CACFP, NAP SACC, family style meals
• Provide meal/food related assistance in classrooms such as: feeding babies, cleaning up after meals, assistance with serving and cutting foods
• Inventory and order supplies at site. Refill dispensers as needed.
• Cover EHS/HS classrooms as needed in times of staff absences and/or emergency situations or during daily activities that require additional staffing.
• Utilize active supervision guidelines to ensure that all necessary and reasonable precautions are taken to protect children and monitor the learning environment for health and safety.
• Participate in health and nutrition activities to include family style meals.
• Support the learning environment and assist with various activities in the classroom as directed by the Head Start/Early Head Start staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

At Will Employment: Employment with ESU #3 is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with ESU #3 is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in this job description. The terms of this job description may not be modified except in writing signed by the ESU #3 CEO.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Essential Physical

Requirements

Kitchen Aide

Item is not a requirement of the job

Occasional-up to 33% of time

Occasional/essential-

Up to 33% of time, absolutely essential to the job

Frequent

between 34%-66%

Continuous-over 66% of time

Stamina

1. Sitting

X

2. Walking

X

3. Standing

X

Flexibility

4. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person

X

5. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person

X

6.Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling

X

7. Reaching above the head

X

8. Reaching forward

X

9. Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.)

Activities

10. Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)

X

11. Hand/grip strength

X

12. Driving on the job

X

13. Typing non-stop

X

Use of Arms and Hands

14. Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)

15. Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)

Lifting Requirements

16. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

17. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

18. Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

19. Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

Waist to shoulder

Shoulder to overhead

20. Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads?

Pushing/Pulling

21. 25 to 50 pounds

X

22. 51 to 75 pounds

23. 76 to 90 pounds

24. Over 90 pounds

Carrying

25. 10 to 25 pounds

X

26. 26 to 50 pounds

X

27. 51 to 75 pounds

28. 76 to 90 pounds

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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