Backup Manager Part Time

Omaha Public Schools Adams Elementary - Omaha, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job : 5958400
Final date to receive applications: Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Adams Elementary

5.0 scheduled hours per day; 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Work August through May when students are in session.

* Must be available to work 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as needed if the manager is absent.

Reports To: Executive Director of Nutrition Services

Position

Purpose:

Backup Manager & Kitchen Assistant. Primary responsibilities include assisting with preparing and serving quality meals to students and staff; cleaning and sanitizing equipment; rotating food stock and supplies; assisting 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*.

• Nutrition Services Careers Video
• Daytime Hours,Monday through Friday
• Annual uniform allowance and complimentary shift meal
• Hourly, Part-time , paid bi-weekly

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
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• Successfully completed the Manager Training within the previous school year, scoring 80% or above required
• Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume, and distance.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and to working effectively with all staff, students, parents, administrators, and the community.
• Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.
• Assist with the cleaning and sanitization of all large and small equipment, serving utensils, and all kitchen areas.
• Assist with completing daily tasks in a timely manner.
• May be asked to travel to other schools.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Complete the Backup Manager training schedule within the first 10 weeks in the position
• Backup Manager will act as Cafeteria Manager for a minimum of one week per month
• Assist with the preparation, service, and storage of food.
• Assist with the completion of required reports.
• Work with and understand a diverse student population.
• Serves as a positive role model.
• Ability to recognize a “reimbursable” meal.
• Supports service excellence initiatives through proactive service efforts.
• Follows approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols within the approved timeline.
• Trains at all stations within the kitchen to cross-cover as needed.
• Promotes 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.
• 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 in basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals),…