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 (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining “Highly Qualified status,” etc.), as identified. 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.

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.
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.
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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the preparation and serving of quality meals to students and staff.
Cleaning and sanitation of equipment, serving utensils, and all areas of the kitchen.
Rotating food stock and supplies.
Providing superior customer service and promoting improvement in customer service by providing appealing food and excellent customer service.
Following approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols within approved timeline.
Training in all stations within the kitchen to cross cover as needed.
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, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures.
Practicing good hygiene habits.
Demonstrating proficiency of the English language to read and communicate with others.
Demonstrating 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.
Operating 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.
Successfully completing the Douglas County Food Handlers Certification, scoring 80% or above, before attending the kitchen training class.
Successfully completing Kitchen Assistant Training.
Maintaining current Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification.
Assisting with the completion of daily tasks in a timely manner.
Willingness to travel to other schools when requested.
Performing other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.