Kitchen Manager - Montclair Elementary - 6:00am - 2:30pm (Mon-Fri)

MONTCLAIR ELEM; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

NPERS Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montclair Elementary School in Omaha, NE is hiring a Kitchen Manager for 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday. The role oversees the school food service program, leads staff, manages orders and inventories, and ensures compliance with sanitation standards.

The position offers health benefits and a retirement plan, aligning with the school schedule. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, ServSafe within 90 days, and prior K-12 food service experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification within 90 days of employment recommended.
• K-12 food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily school food preparation and lead staff.
• Prepare and review daily, monthly, and yearly food service reports.
• Manage orders, inventory, and food/supply procurement.
• Ensure sanitation and safety compliance; maintain records.
• Serve meals to students and assist with service as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification recommended

State certificate in school food service management

Job description

Kitchen Manager - Montclair Elementary - 6:00am - 2:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Millard Public Schools MONTCLAIR ELEM - Omaha, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5906310

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Now Hiring - Kitchen Manager at Montclair Elementary ~ 10 month ~ 8 hours per day!

Position includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Sick Leave
• NPERSRetirement Plan
• Same schedule as students

Title: Elementary Kitchen Manager

Reports to: Food Service Manager

General Summary: Coordinates and manages the food service program at an individual school.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises daily food preparation for school. Provides leadership and direction for staff. Provides orientation and training to new employees. Coordinates, schedules, and assigns work for food service staff. Checks quality of work by monitoring employee actions. Evaluates and conducts employee performance appraisals. Resolves staff grievances if necessary. Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations. Assists in daily food preparation for school. Cooks, prepares individual portions, and performs other food preparation duties.
• Prepares daily, monthly, and yearly food service reports and other paperwork as required.
• Prepares, receives, and verifies food/supply orders according to schedule. Submits orders through established ordering Performs monthly inventory of food/supplies.
• Serves prepared food to students.
• Cleans equipment used, including utensils, dishes, mixers, and machines. Performs general cleaning duties in kitchen.
• Operates a cash register (or equivalent), receives payments of cash, checks and charges from customers or employees for goods or services.
• Works with student/parents/faculty employees to ensure satisfaction in such areas as quality, service, and problem resolution, refer to Food Service Manager if necessary.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensure:
  • State certificate in school food service management recommended.
  • ServSafe required within 90 days of employment
• Experience Desired:
  • Prior K-12 food service experience required
  • Omaha/Douglas County Food Handling Sanitation courses recommended
  • Special food service training recommended
• Other Requirements:
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to prepare and maintain necessary records
  • Ability to instruct, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline employees.
  • Ability to extend a recipe and accurately determine food requirements.
  • Ability to interact with children effectively.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and others.

Special Requirements:

Occasional

1-32%

Frequently

33-66%

Constant

67%+

1.

Standing

x

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Walking

x

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Sitting

x

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Lifting 40 lb max

x

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Carrying 10 feet

x

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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: Full-Time

Salary: $23.47 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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