Preparation Assistant - Nutrition Services

Young World Physical Education; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 17,536 - 24,976; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Lincoln, NE, is seeking a Part-Time Preparation Assistant for Nutrition Services for the 2026-27 school year. This role involves preparing and serving food for students and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and serving areas.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to operate kitchen equipment safely. The hourly wage is $15.43, and the position offers a flexible schedule of 3 to 4 hours daily.

Qualifications

• Ability to adhere to safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic math and following instructions.
• Flexibility to work with others and manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items to students and staff.
• Maintain a safe and clean food service area.
• Assist with cashier duties and maintain records.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Preparation Assistant - Nutrition Services

2026-27 School Year

Number of Contract Days: 170-174, 3 to 4 hours per day

Starting Salary: $15.43 per hour

Purpose Statement

The job of Prep Assistant was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service activities at unassigned location with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

Essential Functions

• Arranges food, beverages, condiments and serving items prior to serving meals for the purpose of ensuring their availability to students and staff.
• Assists with cashier duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring charges are appropriately collected and records are accurately maintained.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
• Maintains a variety of records (e.g. dishwashing temperatures, temperatures at beginning and ending of cooking, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements.
• Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as requested by supervisor, for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverate within site nutritional services operations.
• Prepares a variety of food items (e.g. sandwiches, salads, fruits, vegetables, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
• Prepares the menu for the next day's meals for the purpose of supporting the effective and efficient functioning of the work unit.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Stocks and dates new materials for the purpose of maintaining supplies according to accepted guidelines.

Other Functions

• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks using existing skills. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as a part of a team and working with interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. This is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking and 40% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

None specified

Continuing Education/ Training Clearances

None specified. Sanitation Certification from Jackson County. Criminal Justice Fingerprint/ Background Clearance.

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary

$15.43 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required