Kitchen Helper - Cody Elementary - 6:30am - 2:00pm (Mon-Fri)

Millard Public Schools•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with the preparation, serving, and cleanup of food for students at Cody Elementary. This is a 10-month position with 7 hours per day, following the same schedule as students. The role involves various food service duties, including food preparation, cleaning, serving, and potentially acting as a cashier. The ideal candidate will be able to adjust to a dynamic environment, maintain productivity, and interact positively with students, staff, and supervisors.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Required upon hire to take Food Handlers Class within 30 days of employment.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, and others.
Ability and willingness to follow work instructions in all areas of foodservice and maintain a positive attitude toward the foodservice program.
Ability to report to work on time and notify manager at the earliest possible time when unable to work.
Standing
Walking
Lifting 40 lb max
Carrying 10 feet
Pushing/pulling
Climbing/Balancing
Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling
Reaching/Handling
Speaking/Hearing
Seeing/Depth Perception/Color

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-volume food preparation and serving is desired.
School kitchen experience is preferred.
Two references (one supervisory reference) are highly recommended for priority consideration.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned duties associated with the preparation of meals.
Cook and bake food, prepare individual portions and perform other food preparation duties as assigned.
Clean and sanitize utensils, dishes, and appliances, machines, and other equipment.
Perform general cleaning duties in the kitchen.
Perform miscellaneous food service duties as assigned including acting as a cashier for lunch.
Assemble machines, count money, order and store supplies, and secure food in containers for shipment to other school kitchens.
Serve prepared food to students.
Adjust to change in a dynamic environment, maintaining productivity while handling other essential tasks as assigned.
Interact positively with students, building staff, and supervisors.