School Cafeteria Kitchen Assistant — Part Time

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual uniform allowance

Complimentary shift meal

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Skinner Elementary in Omaha, NE. The role supports meal preparation and service, food safety, and cleaning duties in a school kitchen. It runs 5.5 hours daily during the school year, with local travel as needed and opportunities for uniform allowance and a shift meal.

The position emphasizes attendance, teamwork, and exceptional customer service to students and staff within OPS facilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to apply basic arithmetic using money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Skill in safe food handling.
• Skill in customer relations and service recovery.
• Must demonstrate excellent attendance and work record.
• Practical working knowledge of food safety practices and procedures.
• Sensitivity and ability to interact with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, service, and storage of food.
• Follow approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols within the timeline.
• Train in all kitchen stations to cross-cover as needed.
• Promote customer service by providing appealing food and excellent service.
• Assist with completing daily tasks promptly.

Skills

Basic math

Food safety

Customer service

Attendance

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Omaha Public Schools is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Skinner Elementary in Omaha, NE. The role supports meal preparation and service, food safety, and cleaning duties in a school kitchen. It runs 5.5 hours daily during the school year, with local travel as needed and opportunities for uniform allowance and a shift meal.

The position emphasizes attendance, teamwork, and exceptional customer service to students and staff within OPS facilities.