2026-27 Assistant Kitchen Manager - Site To Be Determined

Young World Physical Education; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Oregon seeks a 2026-27 Assistant Kitchen Manager to support meal prep for students and staff, maintain a clean, compliant cafeteria, and ensure health standards are met.

The role backs up the Kitchen Manager, handles inventory, and assists with food preparation and sanitation to serve safe, nutritious meals daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least six months related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card.
• Possess an Oregon Food Handler's Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Back‑up Kitchen Manager: serves as designated back‑up for Kitchen Manager, performing computer work and data entry (lunch counts, order processing, deposits) with speed and accuracy.
• Inventory Records: maintains accurate inventory and student meal count records.
• Food Preparation & Service: prepares school meals, helps plan and portion food, ensures quality and proper temperatures.
• Sanitation & Safety: maintains sanitation of kitchen, safe work area, cleans and sanitizes equipment.
• Inventory & Compliance: follows Federal guidelines for Child Nutrition Program, assists with logs, forms, and stock rotation.

Job description

2026-27 Assistant Kitchen Manager - Site To Be Determined

Job Details

• Job ID: 5835258
• Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 7:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Position Type: Part Time
• Salary: $17.22 to $22.66 Per Hour
• Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Description

Position Summary

Assists in preparing nutritious and attractive meals for students and staff while maintaining a clean kitchen and cafeteria and observing all Health Department regulations to create a safe and healthy work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Backup Kitchen Manager

Serves as designated back‑up for Kitchen Manager, as needed, performing computer work and data entry (lunch counts, order processing, deposits, etc.) with speed and accuracy in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Inventory Records

Computes and maintains accurate inventory and student meal count records.

All employees in this job family perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned:

Food Preparation & Service

• Prepares school meals including participating in the planning, cutting, cooking and preparation of food items.
• Prepares food for the following day.
• Serves student meals according to directions given as to prescribed portions.
• Assists in the maintenance of quality and portion control of all food served.
• Checks food temperatures to ensure proper standards are being maintained before serving.
• Operates kitchen equipment including dishwasher, slicer, mixer, etc. while maintaining sanitary specifications.

Sanitation & Safety

• Assists in maintaining proper care of equipment and sanitation of the kitchen.
• Ensures a safe and clean work area.
• Shuts off, breaks down, and sanitizes designated areas and items.
• Checks freezers, refrigerators and dishwashers ensuring proper operating temperature is being maintained and sanitation standards are being upheld.
• Sets‑up, cleans and stores equipment used to serve food.
• Reports safety and sanitary hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Maintains a high standard of personal cleanliness and proper grooming as per sanitation code.

Inventory & Compliance

• Follows Federal guidelines for the Child Nutrition Program and assists in ensuring compliance.
• Assists with the completion of appropriate logs, forms and paperwork, as required.
• Assists in taking inventory, receiving and verifying supply deliveries, and rotating into existing stock.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and at least six months related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration & Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card.
• Possess an Oregon Food Handler's Certificate.

Desired Qualifications

Prior customer service and food service experience