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

Millard-Public-Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 23,419,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision eligibility

Life insurance

NPERS retirement

Same schedule as students

Job summary

Millard Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a part-time Kitchen Helper at Russell Middle School (9:00am - 2:00pm). The role runs for the 2026-2027 school year with an approximate 10-month duration and 5 hours per day, reporting to the Kitchen Manager/Production Lead.

It offers health, dental, and/or vision eligibility, life insurance and NPERS retirement, keeping the same schedule as students. The position involves meal prep, serving, cleaning, and occasional lunch cashier duties, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in high-volume food preparation and serving desired.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Class within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to establish cooperative relationships with staff, students and others.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals, cooks and bakes, portions food and performs related duties.
• Cleans equipment and kitchen, and handles general cleaning tasks.
• Performs miscellaneous food service duties including cashiering for lunch when needed.
• Serves prepared food to students and maintains positive interactions with staff.
• React to change productively and assist with assigned tasks.

Skills

Food prep

Cashier duties

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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.

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: Yesterday

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 Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sara Lawless , Human Resource Specialist
• SUPPORT SERVICE CENTER
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