Kitchen Manager - Russell Middle School - 6:00am - 2:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Millard Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Millard Public Schools is hiring a Middle School Kitchen Manager to coordinate and manage the school's food service program for the 2026-2027 year. You will supervise staff, ensure quality and safety, and prepare essential reports.

The 10-month position follows the students' schedule, with an 8-hour day, and requires ServSafe within 90 days along with strong organizational and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily food preparation for a school and leads staff.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Record keeping

Training staff

Instructing employees

Interacting with students

Communication with staff and students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State certificate in school food service management recommended

ServSafe certification required within 90 days

Omaha/Douglas County Food Handling Sanitation courses recommended

Special food service training recommended

Job description

Now Hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year ~ 10 month ~ 8 hours per day!

Position Includes

• Health, Dental, and/or Vision Eligibility
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Sick Leave
• NPERS Retirement Plan
• Same schedule as students

Title: Middle School 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%+

Standing

x

Walking

x

Sitting

x

Lifting 40 lb max

x

Carrying 10 feet

x

Pushing/pulling

x

Climbing/Balancing

x

Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling

x

Reaching/Handling

x

Speaking/Hearing

x

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.