Kitchen Helper - North High - 7:00am - 2:30pm (Mon-Fri)

NORTH HIGH; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and sick leave

Excellent retirement plan

Job summary

North High in Omaha, Nebraska is hiring a Kitchen Helper for the 26-27 school year, a 10-month position with an approximately 7-hour day from 7:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday.

The role assists with the preparation, serving, and cleanup of food for students and reports to the Kitchen Manager. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance and an excellent retirement plan.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals and portions, assists with cooking and baking as assigned.
• Cleans equipment and performs kitchen cleaning duties.
• Assists with miscellaneous food service tasks, including potential cashier duties and stocking.
• Serves prepared food to students.
• Adapts to changes and handles other essential tasks as assigned.
• Interacts positively with students, staff and kitchen supervisors.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kitchen Helper - North High - 7:00am - 2:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Millard Public Schools NORTH HIGH - Omaha, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5890879


• Application Deadline: Posted until filled


• Posted: Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)


• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Hiring for the 26-27 school year ~ 10 month position - 7 hours per day!

Position includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance


• Paid Holidays and Sick Leave


• Excellent Retirement Plan


• Same schedule as students

Title: High 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.
  
  
  
  

Special Requirements

• 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

1-32% Occasional

33-66% Frequently

67%+ Constant

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

$18.83 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required