Backup Manager Cashier Full Time [Starts at $21.49/hr plus benefits]

Kitchen Assistant

Starting August 2026

Location: Buffett Middle

6.0 scheduled hours per day; 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Work 186 duty days, August through May when students are in session.

Must be available to work 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as needed if the manager is absent.

Reports To: Executive Director of Nutrition Services

Work Schedule/FLSA Status:

• OPS Nutrition Services Careers Video
• Annual uniform allowance and complimentary shift meal
• Hourly, full-time position with benefits, paid bi-weekly

Position Purpose:

Primary responsibilities include assisting with the preparation and the service of quality meals to students and staff, cleaning and sanitation of equipment, rotating food stock and supplies, assist with the dish machine and manual dishwashing, and providing superior customer service. This position serves as the Backup Manager and is responsible for leading staff.

The Cashier position is responsible for the collection of money, accounting of customers and types of meals served, and the maintenance of accurate daily records. Cashiers must interact with students, staff, and coworkers in a courteous, professional manner. When not cashiering, a person in this position performs all duties of the Kitchen Assistant.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must demonstrate excellent attendance and work record.
• Previous food service experience preferred, including cashier experience.
• Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume, and distance.
• Knowledge of safe food handling.
• Skill in customer relations and service recovery.
• 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 and the 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.
• 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.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation, service, and storage of food.
• Assist with the completion of required reports.
• Works with and understanding a diverse student population.
• Serves as a positive role model.
• Ability to recognize a "reimbursable" meal.
• Supports excellent service initiatives with proactive efforts in service.
• Follows approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols within approved timeline.
• Train in all areas within the kitchen to cross cover as needed.
• Promotes customer service by providing appealing food and excellent customer service.
• Participates in the financial management process by carefully monitoring portion control, proper pricing, and safe storage of supplies and food.
• Must follow and maintain required food safety, cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures.
• Must practice good personal 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 follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to receive and process verbal information as well as respond to nonverbal sounds.
• Successful completion of Douglas County Food Handler's Certification, scoring 80% or above, before attending Kitchen Assistant Training.
• Successful completion of Kitchen Assistant Training.
• Ability to maintain current Douglas County Food Handler's Certification.
• Successful completion of Manager Training Sessions.
• Will assume management responsibilities in the absence of the manager.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment:

This position may require the ability to use a variety of office equipment including a computer, and automated record keeping software. This position may require the ability to use commercial kitchen equipment such as: ovens, steamers, hot holding cabinets, blenders, food processors, mixers, slicers, can openers, peelers, knives, scales, and thermometers. Must always comply with OPS's guidelines for equipment use.

Travel:

Local travel will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work in an office environment, school buildings and warehouse setting
• Ability to lift, move and reposition objects and materials-frequently exerting force equal to lifting fifty (50) pounds.

Physical Demand Classifications:

Rarely - 1-5% of the time, in an 8 hour day

Occasionally - 6-33% of the time, in an 8 hour day

Frequently - 34-66% of the time, in an 8 hour day

Continuously - 67-100% of the time, in an 8 hour day

Essential Functions:

STANDING: (Remaining on one's feet in an upright position without walking)

Occasionally: When preparing food including: cutting fruit; shredding cheese. When cleaning dishes. When working as the cashier. Floor mat available in the at the cashier area and at the sink area.

WALKING: - (Moving about on foot. It requires 3 consecutive steps to be considered walking) Occasionally: Moving throughout the kitchen area; accessing food from the storeroom; accessing food in the refrigerator; accessing food in the freezer area. Surface includes linoleum and tile. There may be times when portions of the kitchen floor could be wet.

SITTING: (Remaining in a seated position with hips and knees bent to some extent and buttocks resting on a surface) Rarely: Using the computer to review inventory, ordering items, and communicating electronically as needed.

LIFTING: (Raising or lowering an object from one level to another.) Occasionally: Handling cases of food products. Cases may be staged on the floor level of the storage room. Cases may be moved to the kitchen area or products placed on shelves. Some examples include:

Weight: 40 lb. Level: 6" (floor) to 34" (counter height) Item: Case of Oranges, Rate: 12 cases per shift

Weight: 45 lb. Level: 6" (floor) to 34" (counter height) Item: Case of Baked Beans, Rate: 13 cases per shift

Weight: 45 lb. Level: 6" (floor) to 34" (counter height) Item: Case of Ketchup Pouches, Rate: 12 cases per shift

Weight: 40 lb. Level: 6" (floor) to 34" (counter height) Item: Case of Apples, Rate: 16 cases per shift

Weight: 36 lb. Level: 6" (floor) to 34" (counter height) Item: Case of Chicken Patties, Rate: 3 x shift

Weight: 48 lb. Level: 6" (floor) to 34" (counter height) Item: Case