Kitchen Helper - Kiewit Middle School - 7:00am - 2:00pm (Mon-Fri)

Millard Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 15,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision eligibility

Life Insurance

Paid holidays and sick leave

NPERS retirement plan

Same schedule as students

Job summary

Millard Public Schools in Omaha, NE invites applications for the Middle School Kitchen Helper for the 2026-2027 school year. This 10-month, 6.5-hour-per-day role supports meal prep, serving, and cleanup for students with a friendly, collaborative team.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, prior food service experience preferred, and completion of a Food Handlers Class within 30 days. It offers benefits and a consistent school schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in high-volume food preparation preferred.
• Ability to follow work instructions and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, serve, and cleanup for students.
• Cook and bake as assigned and portion meals.
• Assist with cleaning equipment and kitchen areas.
• Assist as cashier for lunch when needed and handle supplies.
• Interact positively with students, staff, and supervisors.
• Adapt to changes and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food prep & safety

Teamwork

Time management

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma

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: 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.
• 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%+
Standing – x
Walking – x
Sitting – x
Lifting 40 lb max – x
Carrying 10 feet – x
Pushing/pulling – x
Climbing/Balancing – x
Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling – x
Reaching/Handling – x
Speaking/Hearing – x
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.