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

Millard-Public-Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Millard Public Schools’ Montclair Elementary in Omaha, NE is seeking an Elementary Kitchen Manager to oversee daily school food service operations from 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. The role focuses on supervising staff, preparing meals, managing inventory, and ensuring sanitation standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, food service certification (ServSafe within 90 days), and prior K-12 food service experience. Salary is $23.47 per hour.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; state certificate recommended.
• ServSafe certification within 90 days of employment.
• Prior K-12 food service experience required.
• Omaha/Douglas County sanitation courses recommended.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily food preparation and leads staff.
• Schedules and assigns work; monitors performance.
• Maintains sanitation and regulatory compliance.
• Cooks, portions, and assists with food prep as needed.
• Prepares and reviews food service reports and orders.
• Interacts with students, staff, and parents to ensure satisfaction.
• Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Staff training and discipline

Recipe scaling

child interaction

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State certificate in school food service management (recommended)

ServSafe certification within 90 days

Job description

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

Millard Public Schools MONTCLAIR ELEM - Omaha, Nebraska

Job Details

Job ID: 5906310

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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%+

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Standing

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Walking

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Sitting

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Lifting 40 lb max

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Carrying 10 feet

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Pushing/pulling

x

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Climbing/Balancing

x

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Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling

x

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Reaching/Handling

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Speaking/Hearing

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Seeing/Depth Perception/Color

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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

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]