Kitchen Helper - Russell Middle - 9:00am - 2:00pm

RUSSELL MIDDLE SCH; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; 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 Russell Middle School in Omaha, Nebraska, is hiring a Kitchen Helper for the 2026-2027 school year. This 10-month, part-time role runs roughly 5 hours per day (9:00am–2:00pm) and aligns with student schedules.

You will assist with meal prep, serving, and cleanup, maintain cleanliness, and may help as cashier. Requirements include a high school diploma and Food Handlers training within 30 days; prior school kitchen experience is a plus.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals, cooks and bakes, portions, and other duties as assigned (45%).
• Cleans equipment and maintains kitchen cleanliness (25%).
• Performs miscellaneous food service duties, may act as cashier for lunch (secondary), handles supplies.
• Serves prepared food to students (10%).
• Able to adapt to change and interact positively with students, staff, and supervisors.

Skills

High-volume food prep

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kitchen Helper - Russell Middle - 9:00am - 2:00pm

Millard Public Schools RUSSELL MIDDLE SCH - Omaha, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5962568
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Now Hiring for the2026-2027 school year~ 10 month position - 5 hours per day!

Position includes:

• Health, Dental, and/or Vision Eligibility
  
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Sick Leave
• NPERSRetirement 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

Occasional

1-32%

Frequently

33-66%

Constant

67%+

1.

Standing

x

2.

Walking

x

3.

Sitting

x

4.

Lifting40lb max

x

5.

Carrying10 feet

x

6.

Pushing/pulling

x

7.

Climbing/Balancing

x

8.

Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling

x

9.

Reaching/Handling

x

10.

Speaking/Hearing

x

11.

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.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.47 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: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]