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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and/or Vision Eligible

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and Sick Leave

NPERS Retirement Plan

Same schedule as students

Job summary

SOUTH HIGH in Omaha, Nebraska is hiring a part-time Kitchen Helper for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports meal prep, serving, and cleanup for students, with a 10-month schedule and a same-school calendar.

The position reports to the Kitchen Manager and Production Lead and requires a Food Handlers Class within 30 days of employment. Compensation is $18.83 per hour with benefits including health, dental/vision eligibility, life insurance, and paid holidays and sick leave.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in high-volume food preparation and serving preferred.
• Food Handlers Class required within 30 days of employment.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, serves, and cleans up meals for students.
• Cooks and bakes, portions, and handles food preparation duties.
• Cleans equipment and maintains kitchen cleanliness.
• Occasional cashier duties for lunch and stock/purposes.
• Interacts with students and staff in a positive manner.

Skills

Cooperation

Follow instructions

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5860579

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Now Hiring for the2026-2027 school year~ 10 month position - 6 hours per day!

Position includes:

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

1.

Standing

x

2.

Walking

x

3.

Sitting

x

4.

Lifting40lb max

x

5.

Carrying10feet

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: $18.83 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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