By Lauryn Bailey
Are you looking for the perfect job? Here are a few jobs that may fit you:
Panera
As a Restaurant Associate Cashier there is much to do and many benefits. If you want to be up and talking to people all day, this is the job for you. You have the opportunity of getting to know the customers and connecting with people. Working and communicating with your team is a big part of the job. There are a few skills needed for this job: great communication and people skills, basic food safety practice, and a minimum age of 16. If you are interested in this job, call (402) 435-0837 for more information.
YMCA Before/After School Program
Being a part of the YMCA staff will allow you to interact and develop relationships with children. This is a fantastic job for you if you love being around kids and connecting with them. You should be 16 or older if you want this job. There are a few required skills for this job: being able to come up with age appropriate games and activities for the kids, resourcefulness, ability to drive a 15 passenger van and an understanding of the YMCA’s values. Call (402) 434-9230 if you would like to apply.
Subway
As a sandwich artist at Subway there are many things to do and it’s great if this is going to be your first job. You must greet and serve guests, prepare the food, and maintain food safety. Some responsibilities are: clean all areas of the restaurant, prepare food neatly and quickly, and know the items on the menu and be able to explain to guests what they are. What’s nice about this job is no previous experience is required and only a high school education is needed. If you want this job, call (402) 476-6171 to find more information.
Scheels
Scheels is a good job for high schoolers because they will work and be flexible with your schedule. Cashiers learn about all areas of the business as customers purchase products from all the store. Schedules vary between 8am and 10pm, Monday through Saturday, 11am-7pm Sundays. Schedule may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The average hours per week are 20-25. Call (402) 420-9000 to apply for this job.
Walgreens
This job would be great for you if you love helping others. You are responsible for everything from cash register operations and customer service to merchandising, store inventory and maintaining store signage and displays. The requirements are ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, 6 months of experience in a retail environment, and being able to communicate with customers and team members. If you would like this job, call (402) 435-5151 for more information.
Runza
If you love being around people and talking to new people, this is a great job for yoy. You’ll work the register, make food, keep the place clean and take care of the customers. Some benefits are great starting pay, flexible hours, comprehensive training and advancement opportunities. Starting benefits include opportunities for raises, bonuses for referring new employees, half-priced meals on and off duty, flexible scheduling, paid time off opportunities, and tuition assistance. If this job interests you, call (402) 438-1400 for more information.
Noodles and Company
If you love communicating with people this job is great for you. You’ll take food orders and handle cash and credit transactions, serve food to guests in a timely manner, and work as a team. There are a few requirements: Excellent guest service skills required: being able to work in a fast paced environment, team oriented, strong work ethic, being able to communicate effectively with guests and team members, being able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and you must be at least 16. Call (402) 475-4131 to apply for this job.
Amigos
This job may stand out to freshmen since they hire at age 14. As a cashier you’ll ring up orders, deliver food to the customers, make sure the order is complete, keep dining room clean by wiping tables, pick up trash, spot clean, make sure customers get a mint, and take customer orders in the drive-thru. Some benefits are: food bonuses, flexible scheduling, graduation bonus, and high school bonus program. If you want this job, call (402) 475-9819 for more information.
Old Navy
If you don’t want to work with food, and love clothes, this is a good job. You’ll talk with the customer, do tasks as requested of you, listen to the customer, offer suggestions, and keep a clean and safe environment. You also will process cashier transactions quickly, place styles, sizes and colors of product on the sales floor so they are available for the customer, be able to show customers to the fitting room, and pay attention to detail making sure all styles, sizes and colors are available. If you are interested in this job, call (402) 420-9220 for more information.