Kitchen Assistant Part Time [Starts $18/hr]

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

9h•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 is a part-time position with 4.5 scheduled hours per day, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., working August through May when students are in session. The role reports to the Executive Director, Nutrition Services.

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.
Must be able to respond rapidly in emergencies.
Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift, move, and reposition objects and materials, frequently exerting force equal to 50 pounds.
Contact with district personnel, customers, and vendors.
Will work under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks.
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.
Omaha public schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation, service, and storage of food.
Support service excellence initiatives through proactive service efforts.
Follow approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols within the 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 the financial management process by carefully monitoring portion control, proper pricing, and safe storage of supplies and food.
Assist with the completion of required reports.
Assist with cleaning and sanitizing all large and small equipment, serving utensils, and kitchen areas.
Assist with completing daily tasks promptly.
Willingness to travel to other schools when requested.
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 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), as well as counting money.
Ability to operate the food service equipment safely.
Ability to receive and process verbal information as well as respond to nonverbal cues.
Assist with the dish machine as needed.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.