Kitchen Helper - Reagan Elementary - 7:30am - 2:00pm (Mon-Fri)

Millard Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and Sick Leave

Same schedule as students

Job summary

Millard Public Schools is hiring an Elementary Kitchen Helper for a 10-month, 6-hour-per-day role. The position assists with meal prep, serving, and cleanup for students, reporting to the Elementary School Kitchen Manager.

The job emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and positive interaction with students and staff. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in high-volume food preparation preferred, and the ability to complete a Food Handlers Class within 30 days of

Qualifications

• Requires ability to establish cooperative working relationships with staff and students.
• Must follow all foodservice work instructions.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and perform cooking/baking duties; portion and prep as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize utensils, dishes, appliances, and equipment; general kitchen cleaning.
• Cashier duties and handling money; order and store supplies for other kitchens.
• Serve prepared food to students.
• Maintain productivity while handling additional tasks as needed.
• Interact positively with students, staff and supervisors.

Skills

Punctual

Team player

Follow instructions

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Excellent Retirement Plan

Hiring for the 26-27 school year ~ 10 month position - 6 hours per day!

Position Includes

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Sick Leave
• Excellent 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, and 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.
• 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

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.