School Kitchen Assistant - Part-Time Lunch Service & Prep

Pawnee Elementary; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual uniform allowance

Complimentary shift meal

Job summary

Pawnee Elementary, part of Omaha Public Schools, seeks a Kitchen Assistant for a 4.0-hour day (9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.), starting immediately. You will assist with meal preparation, serving, and sanitation, contributing to a safe and pleasant dining experience for students and staff.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, Nutrition Services, you will help with daily tasks, food safety, and customer service, with occasional local travel to other OPS sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using currency, 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.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and families from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, service, and storage of food.
• Support service excellence initiatives through proactive service efforts.
• Follow approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols.
• Train in all kitchen stations to cross-cover as needed.
• Promote customer service with appealing food and friendly service.
• Monitor portion control, pricing, and safe storage of supplies and food.
• Complete required reports and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Food safety

Customer service

Attendance

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pawnee Elementary, part of Omaha Public Schools, seeks a Kitchen Assistant for a 4.0-hour day (9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.), starting immediately. You will assist with meal preparation, serving, and sanitation, contributing to a safe and pleasant dining experience for students and staff.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, Nutrition Services, you will help with daily tasks, food safety, and customer service, with occasional local travel to other OPS sites as needed.