Kitchen Helper - West High - 7:00am - 2:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Young World Physical Education; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 20,536 - 29,249; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a part-time Kitchen Helper to assist in food preparation, serving, and cleanup for students. Responsibilities include cooking, cleaning utensils, and more.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and experience in food service. Applicants are required to take a Food Handlers Class within 30 days of employment. A positive attitude and teamwork capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in high-volume food preparation and serving is desired.
• Required to take Food Handlers Class within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation, serving, and cleanup of food for students.
• Cleans equipment used, including utensils and dishes.
• Serves prepared food to students.

Skills

Food preparation

Food serving

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kitchen Helper - West High - 7:00am - 2:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Millard Public Schools WEST HIGH - OMAHA, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5720482

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 7, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.07 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Description

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.
• Cleans equipment used, including utensils, dishes, mixers, and machines. Performs general cleaning duties in the kitchen.
• 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.
• Serves prepared food to students.
• 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.
• 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%: Standing, Walking, Sitting
• Frequently – 33-66%: Lifting 40 lb max, Carrying 10 ft, Pushing/Pulling, Climbing/Balancing
• Constant – 67%+: Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling, Reaching/Handling, Speaking/Hearing, Seeing/Depth Perception/Color

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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