Kitchen Helper - Cottonwood Elementary - 7:00am - 2:00pm (Mon-Fri)

Young World Physical Education; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Eligibility

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and Sick Leave

NPERS Retirement Plan

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time Kitchen Helper at Cottonwood Elementary to assist with food preparation and serving. The role offers a pay of $17.42 per hour and supports the 2026-2027 school year schedule.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in food preparation. The position also requires taking a Food Handlers Class within 30 days of employment. Interested candidates can contact Sara Lawless, HR Specialist.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in high-volume food preparation and serving is desired.
• Required to take Food Handlers Class within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, serving, and cleanup of food for students.
• Cook and bake food, prepare individual portions.
• Perform cleaning duties in the kitchen.

Skills

High-volume food preparation

Customer service

Cooperative working relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kitchen Helper - Cottonwood Elementary - 7:00am - 2:00pm (Mon-Fri)

Starting Date: Aug 7, 2026

Job Description

Now Hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year~ 10 month position - 6.5 hours per day!

Position includes:

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

Title: Elementary Kitchen Helper

Reports to: Elementary School Kitchen Manager

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

Essential Functions:

• Perform assigned duties associated with the preparation of meals; cook and bake food, prepare individual portions and perform other food preparation duties as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize utensils, dishes, appliances, machines, and other equipment; perform general cleaning duties in the kitchen.
• Perform miscellaneous food service duties as assigned including acting as a cashier for lunch; assemble machines, count money, order and store supplies, and secure food in containers for shipment to other school kitchens.
• Serve prepared food to students.
• Adjust to change in a dynamic environment, maintaining productivity while handling other essential tasks as assigned.
• Interact positively with students, building staff, and supervisors.

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.
• 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.

Special Requirements:

• Standing – Occasional (1‑32%)
• Walking – Frequent (33‑66%)
• Sitting – Constant (67%+)
• Lifting – 40 lb max
• Carrying – 10 feet
• Pushing/pulling
• Climbing/Balancing
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling
• Reaching/Handling
• Speaking/Hearing
• Seeing/Depth Perception/Color

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $17.42 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: 402‑715‑8612
• Email: [e-mail]