School Kitchen Cook (9:30am–2:30pm, M–F)

Child Saving Institute; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Child Saving Institute in Omaha, NE is seeking a Cook to support daily food service for infants to preschoolers. The role focuses on preparing meals, ensuring safe handling, and following USDA CACFP guidelines, while maintaining documentation and inventory controls.

You will work Monday through Friday, 9:30am–2:30pm, at Spellman Child Development Center with opportunities to assist in teaching nutrition and healthy eating practices to children.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of six (6) months of cooking or food service experience required.
• Experience in childcare, nonprofit, school, healthcare, or institutional food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Service: Prepare meals and snacks following approved menus, recipes, and portion sizes for infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
• Food Safety, Sanitation & Quality: Follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Allergy & Special Diet Support: Follow allergy and special diet lists and prepare meals accordingly.
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete temperature logs, production records, and USDA food records.
• Inventory & Receiving Support: Assist with receiving food and supplies and rotate stock.
• Teaching & Child Engagement: Support food and nutrition learning activities with children.
• Professionalism & Teamwork: Work with kitchen staff and leadership and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Brightwheel

Path Spot

Job description

Child Saving Institute in Omaha, NE is seeking a Cook to support daily food service for infants to preschoolers. The role focuses on preparing meals, ensuring safe handling, and following USDA CACFP guidelines, while maintaining documentation and inventory controls.

You will work Monday through Friday, 9:30am–2:30pm, at Spellman Child Development Center with opportunities to assist in teaching nutrition and healthy eating practices to children.