Kitchen Assistant Part Time [Starts $18/hr]

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time Kitchen Assistant position is located at Prairie Wind Elementary, with scheduled hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily, working August through May when students are in session. The primary responsibilities include assisting with the preparation and serving of quality meals to students and staff, ensuring the cleaning and sanitation of equipment, rotating food stock and supplies, and providing superior customer service. The role involves supporting service excellence initiatives, following approved menu preparation and service protocols, and participating in financial management through portion control and proper storage. The assistant will also be trained in all kitchen stations to provide cross-coverage as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
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
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
Willingness to travel to other schools when requested
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
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
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
Assisting with the cleanliness and sanitation of all large and small equipment, serving utensils, and all areas of the kitchen
Assisting with the completion of daily tasks in a timely manner
Assisting with the preparation, service, and storage of food
Supporting service excellence initiatives with proactive efforts in service
Following approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols within approved timeline
Training in all stations within the kitchen to cross cover as needed
Promoting improvement in customer service by providing appealing food and excellent customer service
Participating in financial management process by carefully monitoring portion control, proper pricing, and safe storage of supplies and food
Assisting with the completion of required reports
Working with and understanding a diverse student population
Serving as a positive role model
Recognizing a “reimbursable” meal
Following and maintaining required food safety, cleaning and sanitation procedures
Following Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures
Practicing good hygiene habits
Operating the food service equipment in a safe manner
Receiving and processing verbal information as well as responding to nonverbal sounds
Assisting with the dishmachine as needed
Performing other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent