Kitchen Helper - Central Middle - 8:00am - 2:00pm (Mon-Fri)

CENTRAL MIDDLE SCH; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision eligibility

Life Insurance

Paid holidays and sick leave

NPERS Retirement Plan

Job summary

Millard Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Middle School Kitchen Helper for the 2026-2027 school year. The position runs roughly 10 months with a 6-hour daily schedule aligned to the student calendar.

The role involves meal prep, serving, and clean-up, along with some cashier duties. A high school diploma is required, and a Food Handlers Class must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including health and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in high-volume food preparation and serving is desired.
• Food Handlers Class required within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to establish cooperative 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.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals, cooks and bakes food, and portions meals.
• Cleans equipment and performs general kitchen cleaning duties.
• Performs miscellaneous food service duties including serving as cashier and stocking supplies.
• Serves prepared food to students.
• Adapts to changes and takes on additional tasks as needed.
• Interacts positively with students, staff and supervisors.

Skills

Food service

Teamwork

Cash handling

High reliability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kitchen Helper - Central Middle - 8:00am - 2:00pm (Mon-Fri)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5962564

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Now Hiring for the2026-2027 school year~ 10 month position -6 hours per day!

Position includes:

• Health, Dental, and/or Vision Eligibility
  
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Sick Leave
• NPERSRetirement Plan
• Same schedule as students

Title: Middle School Kitchen Helper

Reports to: Kitchen Manager and/or Production Lead

General Summary:Assists with the preparation, serving, and cleanup of food for students

Essential Functions:

• Performs assigned duties associated with the preparation of meals. Cooks and bakes food, prepares individual portions, and performs other food preparation duties as assigned.(45%)
• Cleans equipment used, including utensils, dishes, mixers, and machines. Performs general cleaning duties in the kitchen. (25%)
• Performs miscellaneous food service duties as assigned, including acting as a cashier for lunch (secondary only), putting machines together, counting money, ordering and putting away supplies, and securing food in containers for shipment to other school kitchens. (20%)
• Serves prepared food to students. (10%)
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Able to interact with students, building staff, kitchen staff and supervisors in a positive manner.

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.
• Other requirements:
  • 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional 1-32%
• Frequently 33-66%
• Constant 67%+
• 1. Standing x
• 2. Walking x
• 3. Sitting x
• 4. Lifting40lb max x
• 5. Carrying10 feet x
• 6. Pushing/pulling x
• 7. Climbing/Balancing x
• 8. Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling x
• 9. Reaching/Handling x
• 10. Speaking/Hearing x
• 11. Seeing/Depth Perception/Color x
• 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.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.47 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sara Lawless , Human Resource Specialist
• SUPPORT SERVICE CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]