Kitchen Assistant - Child Development Center - PT

Posting Details

Position Information Position Title: Kitchen Assistant - Child Development Center - PT Department: Child Care Center Location: Lincoln Job Category: Support Staff Job Type: PT Posting Number: 01686 Position End Date:

Position Summary Information

General Description of Position: Under the general direction and supervision of the Director Child Development Center, the Kitchen Assistant - Child Development Center - PT performs the duties necessary to serve meals and maintain a kitchen area that meets the standards and requirements of the State of Nebraska licensing standards and Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP). The major role of responsibility will be to carry out those duties.

Normal working hours for this part-time regular position are scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday based on a 29-hour work week.

Essential Functions:

• Serve breakfast and snacks for children.
• Portion food for serving, serving food, and cleaning up.
• Ability to serve identified portion sizes to comply with the CACFP.
• Cleaning duties of the kitchen.
• Other duties as assigned.

Promote Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access Work toward creating a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential regardless of their differences. Make concerted efforts to implement accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment. Commit to fostering and maintaining a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community and promote and support the Colleges policies and programming related to access, fair employment, EEO, equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Marginal Functions:

• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required.
• Work schedules, hours, days, work location are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College.
• Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification.
• Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances and move tables, chairs, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing, in person, and on the phone.
• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children.
• All qualifications can be obtained upon hire.
• Food Handlers Permit.
• CPR and First Aid.
• 4 hours of training in Nutrition and Food Safety annually.

Desired Qualifications Salary: $15.00 per hour Benefits: Part-time regular employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan through a Roth SRA or 457B account with no match provided by the College. Additionally, part-time regular employees may enroll in the group vision plan through employee-paid premiums.

Schedule:

• Normal working hours for this part-time regular position are scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with a 29-hour work week based on a 260-day work calendar.
• Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.

Posting Detail Information Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.

Open Date: 09/05/2025 Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants This position is open on an as-needed basis. Applications will remain in the open pool and applicants will be contacted based on the departments needs at the time of submission. If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete an application, contact Human Resources at 402-323-3407.

Quick Link: https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/9113

Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.

Are you authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis? Yes No

Employment Offers are conditional based upon successful completion of all Criminal Background Checks, reference verification, transcript verification where appropriate, and employment verification. Do you agree to these conditions? Yes No

What days and times are you available to work? Open Ended Question

Are you a current or former SCC employee or student? Yes No

Where did you see this posting? Which newspaper, website, College site, or from a friend? Open Ended Question

Applicant Documents Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents:

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Recommendation Letter
• Other Document