Kitchen Helper - Kiewit Middle - 6:30am - 2:00pm

Millard Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Excellent Retirement Plan

Same schedule as students

Job summary

Millard Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Kitchen Helper for the 2026-2027 school year. This position offers a 10-month duration at 7 hours per day, assisting with food preparation, serving, and cleanup. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, preferred experience in a school kitchen, and the completion of a Food Handlers Class. Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and clean up food for students.
• Clean kitchen equipment and perform general cleaning duties.
• Act as cashier and manage food supplies.

Skills

Experience in high-volume food preparation

Ability to establish cooperative relationships

Willingness to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title

Middle School Kitchen Helper

Hiring for the 2026-2027 school year. ~10 month position – 7 hours per day!

Reports to

Kitchen Manager and/or Production Lead

General Summary

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

Position Includes

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Sick Leave
• Excellent Retirement Plan
• Same schedule as 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.
• 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% of time)

Frequently (33-66% of time)

Constant (67%+ of time)

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Lifting 40 lb max
• Carrying 10 feet
• Pushing/pulling
• Climbing/Balancing
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling
• Reaching/Handling
• Speaking/Hearing
• Seeing/Depth Perception/Color

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.