Kitchen Assistant Part Time [Starts $18/hr]

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary responsibilities include assisting with the preparation and serving of quality meals to students and staff, cleaning and sanitation of equipment, rotating food stock and supplies, and providing superior customer service. This position is treated as a classified part-time non-exempt position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative. The offer of employment is contingent upon: Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for your position, a thorough background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students, verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States, successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered), successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered), and successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position. The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume and distance
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
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 ability to handle multiple projects with strong attention to detail
Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Successful completion of the Douglas County Food Handlers Certification, scoring 80% or above, before attending the kitchen training class
Successful completion of Kitchen Assistant Training
Ability to maintain current Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification
Ability to respond rapidly in emergency situations
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
Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for your position
A thorough background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students
Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered)
Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered)
Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position

Nice To Haves

Previous food service experience

Responsibilities

Assisting with the preparation and serving of quality meals to students and staff
Cleaning and sanitation of equipment
Rotating food stock and supplies
Providing superior customer service
Assist with the cleanliness and sanitation of all large and small equipment, serving utensils, and all areas of the kitchen
Assist with the completion of daily tasks in a timely manner
Willingness to travel to other schools when requested
Assist with the preparation, service, and storage of food
Support service excellence initiatives with proactive efforts in service
Follow approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols within approved timeline
Train in all stations within the kitchen to cross cover as needed
Promote improvement in customer service by providing appealing food and excellent customer service
Participate in financial management process by carefully monitoring portion control, proper pricing, and safe storage of supplies and food
Assist with the completion of required reports
Working with and understanding a diverse student population
Serves as a positive role model
Ability to recognize a “reimbursable” meal
Must follow and maintain required food safety, cleaning and sanitation procedures
Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures
Must practice good hygiene habits
Demonstrate proficiency of 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), as well as counting money
Ability to operate the food service equipment in a safe manner
Ability to receive and process verbal information as well as respond to nonverbal sounds
Assist with the dishmachine as needed
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent
Perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
Report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position
Interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service