Travel Kitchen Assistant — Serve Meals District-Wide

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Complimentary shift meals

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools is seeking a Travel Kitchen Assistant to support the district’s Nutrition Services. This full-time role assists with meal prep, service and storage for students and staff, while maintaining sanitation and operating kitchen equipment. The position starts at $19.84 per hour with benefits. Hours are 6:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m. during the school year, with district-wide travel as needed. Reports to the Executive Director, Nutrition Services, and requires strong attendance, basic math

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent attendance and work record.
• Previous food service and preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using US currency, weights, volumes and distances.
• Knowledge of safe food handling.
• Skill in customer relations and service recovery.
• Practical knowledge of food safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, parents from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, service, and storage of food.
• Assist with the completion of required reports.
• Work with and understand a diverse student population.
• Serve as a positive role model.
• Recognize a “reimbursable” meal.
• Support service-excellence initiatives with proactive efforts in service.
• Follow approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols.
• Train in all kitchen areas to cross-cover as needed.

Skills

Excellent attendance

Food service experience

Basic math skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Communication with diverse groups

English proficiency

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Omaha Public Schools is seeking a Travel Kitchen Assistant to support the district’s Nutrition Services. This full-time role assists with meal prep, service and storage for students and staff, while maintaining sanitation and operating kitchen equipment. The position starts at $19.84 per hour with benefits. Hours are 6:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m. during the school year, with district-wide travel as needed. Reports to the Executive Director, Nutrition Services, and requires strong attendance, basic math