Dishmachine Operator Full Time [Starts at $20.06/hr plus benefits]

Omaha Public Schools • Omaha, NE

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Primary responsibilities include the safe operation of the dishmachine. Assists with the preparation and serving of quality meals to students and staff, cleaning and sanitation of equipment, rotating food stock and supplies, assists with manual dishwashing, and provides superior customer service. This is an hourly, full-time position with benefits, paid bi-weekly. The position starts in August 2026 and is located at Lewis & Clark Middle. It involves 6.5 scheduled hours per day, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., working August through May when students are in session. The role includes an annual uniform allowance and complimentary shift meals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must demonstrate excellent attendance and work record
• Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume, and distance
• Knowledge of safe food handling
• Skill in customer relations and service recovery
• Practical working knowledge of food safety practices and procedures
• Sensitivity and ability to interact with students, co-workers, teachers, administrators, other staff, and parents of other cultures and backgrounds
• The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with all staff, students, parents, administrators, and the community
• Excellent organizational skills demonstrated, with the ability to handle multiple projects and maintain strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
• Assist with the cleaning and sanitization of all large and small equipment, serving utensils, and all kitchen areas
• Assist with completing daily tasks in a timely manner
• Willingness to travel to other schools when requested
• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift, move, and reposition objects and materials, frequently exerting force equal to lifting fifty (50) pounds

Nice To Haves

• Previous food service experience preferred
• Food preparation experience

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of the dishmachine
• Assists with the preparation and serving of quality meals to students and staff
• Cleaning and sanitation of equipment
• Rotating food stock and supplies
• Assists with manual dishwashing
• Provides superior customer service
• Assist with the preparation, service, and storage of food
• Assist with the completion of required reports
• Works with and understands a diverse student population
• Serves as a positive role model
• Ability to recognize a “reimbursable” meal
• Supports service excellence initiatives with proactive efforts in service
• Follows approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols within the approved timeline
• Train in all kitchen areas to cross-cover as needed
• Promotes customer service by providing appealing food and excellent customer service
• Participates in the financial management process by carefully monitoring portion control, proper pricing, and safe storage of supplies and food
• Must follow and maintain required food safety, cleaning, and sanitation procedures
• Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures
• Must practice good personal hygiene habits
• Demonstrate proficiency in the English language to read and communicate with others
• Demonstrate proficiency of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals)
• Ability to efficiently follow cash procedures and use a computer program for recording student meals
• Ability to operate the food service equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to receive and process verbal information as well as respond to nonverbal cues
• Successful completion of Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification, scoring 80% or above, before attending Kitchen Assistant Training
• Successful completion of Kitchen Assistant Training
• Ability to maintain current Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent

Benefits

• Annual uniform allowance
• Complimentary shift meals
• Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED