Kitchen Helper - South High - 8:00am - 2:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Millard Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision eligibility

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays & Sick Leave

NPERS Retirement

Same schedule as students

Job summary

Millard Public Schools in Omaha, NE seeks a High School Kitchen Helper for the 2026-2027 school year, 10 months, 6 hours per day. Assists with preparation, serving, and cleanup of meals for students; reports to the Kitchen Manager or Production Lead; previous food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities include cooking and baking support, equipment cleaning, basic cashier duties, and stocking; must obtain Food Handlers Certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food service experience preferred; school kitchen experience desired.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation, serving, and cleanup of meals for students.
• Cooks and bakes food, prepares portions, and assists with other prep duties.
• Cleans equipment and maintains kitchen cleanliness.
• Performs miscellaneous food service duties, including possible lunch cashier duties.
• Responds to changes with flexibility and maintains good interaction with staff and students.

Skills

Food service experience

Cash handling (secondary)

Interacting with students and staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring for the 2026-2027 school year ~ 10 month position - 6 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: 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

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.