What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4.2026 - Classified - Office Associate for Bearcat Diner position at Kearney Public Schools?
Location: Bearcat Diner
25 hours per week 1,200 hours per year
240 days per year
FTE = .5769
Benefits :
- Participation in the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System
- Sick Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life Insurance Other voluntary benefits available, contact HR for more information
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education : Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
- Verified experience with skills that include:
- Strong secretarial, organizational and accuracy skills
- Above average skills with math and the operation of a ten key calculator
- Accounting skills including the preparation of purchase orders,
- and working closely with the district’s financial personnel
- Strong data entry and computer skills including Google docs and sheets, Synergy, Nutrikids and Web site content management.
- Prioritizes, organizes and multi-tasks appropriate to the situation.
- Excellent people skills, meeting and greeting visitors, administrators, contractors, vendors and patrons. Must be able to coordinate with other staff members to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : (Include, but are not limited to)
- Answer questions from parents regarding their student’s Bearcat Diner Account.
- Take payments from students and parents as needed.
- Write receipts for all cash received for lunch accounts and for checks when requested.
- Know how to enter cash, checking and debit or credit card payments into the Lunch Account Program as they are received, and prepare deposits, to back up to the primary account manager.
- Answer questions Bearcat Diner staff have regarding a Student or Family Lunch Account as necessary.
- .Know how to process Free or Reduced meal applications.
- Back up student account functions as necessary.
- Answer telephone and take messages or transfer calls to Bearcat Diner Staff
- Maintain Buy American records monthly in the Google spreadsheet.
- Maintain and create requisitions and PO’s for BCD purchases.
- Enter all invoices for purchases onto Vendor google spreadsheets.
- Verify all invoice numbers and money for each vendor at month-end, enter totals on spreadsheet, along with any miscellaneous invoices to be paid.
- Prepare monthly menus for the Website and schools using Nutrikids.
- Verify information within NutriKids, and send copies of production records and menus to managers in a timely manner.
- Record catering events on monthly spreadsheets, invoice contact person for the catering as soon as possible after the event, and log all payments received for catering.
- Maintain an inventory of office supplies and send out supplies to kitchen managers as needed.
- Prepare copies of all forms needed for each school for the school year.
- Continual learning of menu guidelines for reimbursable meals to be able to answer questions from parents or students and explain how school meals work.
- Keep the storeroom organized and up to date with record disposal.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Never Occasional Frequent Constant
0% 1-32% 33-66% 67%
- Standing X
- Walking X
- Sitting X
- Bending/Stooping X
- Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X
- Climbing X
- Driving X
- Lifting 50 lbs. X
- Carrying 25 ft. X
- Manual Dexterity Tasks: Sedentary
Specifically: Telephone, Computer, Calculator, Copier, Fax, Printer
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual, Sensory)
- Proficient skills needed on computer, calculator, etc.
- Handles confidential information appropriately
- Capable of handling stress, multiple requests, multiple deadlines
- Proficient in organization skills Date processing, etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Inside/Outside : Both
- Climatic Environment : Air conditioned/heated office
At Will Employment : Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.
It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.
The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title IX, Title II, Title VI & Section 504 –
Melissa Herrmann, Director of human Resources
Kearney Public Schools
320 West 24 th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
308-698-8011