Kitchen Helper - Substitute - District Wide

Millard-Public-Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Millard Public Schools is seeking substitutes to support its district-wide school kitchens for the 2026-27 year. As a Kitchen Helper, you will assist with meal preparation, serving, and basic kitchen duties in multiple schools during the regular school day.

This part-time role offers flexible scheduling, opportunities to work in elementary through high school environments, and a starting wage of $17.16 per hour. Prior food service experience is preferred, and a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Food service experience is preferred.
• School kitchen experience is desired.
• Experience cooking for large groups is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties associated with meal preparation: cook food, prepare individual portions and perform other duties as assigned
• Clean equipment, utensils, dishes, mixers, and machines. Perform general cleaning duties in the kitchen.
• Perform miscellaneous food service duties, including acting as a cashier for lunch or breakfast service, assembling machines, counting money, storing supplies, and securing food in containers for shipment to other school kitchens
• Serve prepared food to students
• Willingness to follow instructions, work in all areas of food service, and maintain a positive attitude
• Respond to frequent change and be willing to take on additional tasks as assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, staff, students, and others
• Ability to report to work on time and notify managers when not available to work

Skills

Food service experience

Cooking for large groups

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kitchen Helper - Substitute - District Wide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5852907

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Now Hiring - Substitute Kitchen Helpers for the 2026-27 School Year

Millard Public Schools is searching for hard-working, reliable substitute kitchen helpers for schools throughout the district!Experience the satisfaction of preparing and serving fun, nutritious meals to students of all ages.

• Work whilekids are in school
• Choose your own schedule
• Supplement your income
• Opportunity to work in various schools, elementary through high school

This position is ideal for someone who needs flexibility! Get a taste for many environments before committing to one; most of our kitchen subs are quickly hired for regular kitchen positions with benefits if interested.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform assigned duties associated with meal preparation: cook food, prepare individual portions and perform other duties as assigned
• Clean equipment, utensils, dishes, mixers, and machines. Perform general cleaning duties in the kitchen.
• Perform miscellaneous food service duties as assigned, including but not limited to, acting as a cashier for lunch or breakfast service, assembling machines, counting money, storing supplies, and securing food in containers for shipment to other school kitchens
• Serve prepared food to students
• Willingness to follow instructions, work in all areas of food service, and maintain a positive attitude
• Respond to frequent change and be willing to take on additional tasks as assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, staff, students, and others
• Ability to report to work on time and notify managers when not available to work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Food service experience is preferred
• School kitchen experience is desired
• Experience cooking for large groups is desired

Special 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: $17.16 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Food Service

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sara Lawless , HR Specialist
• SUPPORT SERVICE CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]