Assistant Food Production Manager, Nutrition Services

Greeley-Evans School District 6; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Greeley-Evans School District 6 is seeking an Assistant Food Production Manager to oversee high-volume meal production for school nutrition programs. You will lead kitchen operations, ensure safety standards, and support the Food Production Manager in daily activities.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating production schedules, maintaining records, and presenting scratch-made meals for district events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• ServSafe CFPM certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• Minimum of two years of institutional food service experience.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in food service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-volume, scratch-made meals and menu components for district school nutrition programs according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and established quality standards.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while monitoring food quality, yields, portioning, and production timelines.
• Follow established food safety procedures for food preparation, cooking, cooling, storage, and transportation.
• Provide operational oversight in the absence of the Food Production Manager to support continuity of daily kitchen operations.
• Coordinate staff activities, task assignments, and production workflows to meet departmental priorities and operational needs.
• Maintain required production, temperature, sanitation, and other operational records in accordance with district procedures and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate dish room activities to ensure the proper cleaning, sanitizing, handling, and storage of dishes, utensils, cookware, and production equipment.
• Coordinate the preparation, packaging, presentation, and service of school meals for adult meetings, district events, and community or partner engagements.
• Collaborate with department staff and event organizers to coordinate meal quantities, timelines, and presentation requirements.
• Showcase the quality of district school meals and scratch cooking to promote awareness of and engagement with Nutrition Services.
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position as assigned.

Skills

Self-directed

Leadership skills

Excellent customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe CFPM Certificate within 12 months of employment

Job description

Assistant Food Production Manager, Nutrition Services

JobID: 16148

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Posted: October 23, 2026

Salary: $22.37 per hour/Range 22

Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 rehires, up to $35.85 per hour

Contract Length/ Days: 260

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in the Classified Employee Handbook.

Reports to: Food Production Manager

Deadline for application: Applications will be reviewed on or after 10/30/2026

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• ServSafe CFPM Certificate within 12 months of employment.
• Minimum of two years of institutional food service experience
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in food service.

Preferred

• Basic conversational Spanish or food-service Spanish.
• Post-secondary coursework in culinary arts, nutrition, and/or related field(s).
• Or any other combination of related experience of related education, experience, and training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Supports the daily operations of the Central Production Kitchen by preparing high-quality, scratch-made meals in bulk for school nutrition programs and ensuring safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen operations. Provides operational leadership and oversight in the absence of the Food Production Manager, with particular attention to dish room operations, sanitation standards, and workflow efficiency. Coordinates the preparation, presentation, and showcasing of school meals for adult audiences to promote awareness of and engagement with the district's Nutrition Services program.

Essential Functions

• Prepare high-volume, scratch-made meals and menu components for district school nutrition programs according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and established quality standards.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while monitoring food quality, yields, portioning, and production timelines.
• Follow established food safety procedures for food preparation, cooking, cooling, storage, and transportation.
• Provide operational oversight in the absence of the Food Production Manager to support continuity of daily kitchen operations.
• Coordinate staff activities, task assignments, and production workflows to meet departmental priorities and operational needs.
• Maintain required production, temperature, sanitation, and other operational records in accordance with district procedures and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate dish room activities to ensure the proper cleaning, sanitizing, handling, and storage of dishes, utensils, cookware, and production equipment.
• Coordinate the preparation, packaging, presentation, and service of school meals for adult meetings, district events, and community or partner engagements.
• Collaborate with department staff and event organizers to coordinate meal quantities, timelines, and presentation requirements.
• Showcase the quality of district school meals and scratch cooking to promote awareness of and engagement with Nutrition Services.
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position as assigned.

Additional Qualifications/Competencies

• Self-directed
• Leadership skills
• Excellent customer service

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Indirect daily supervisor of Central production Kitchen team.

Work Environment

• Moving mechanical parts
• Wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.
• Chemical sanitizing product exposure
• Electrical equipment
• Hot/cold temperature conditions
• Loud noises
• Burn exposure
• Sharp equipment and utensils

Physical Demands

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 31 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds team lift.

Travel

None

Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at 970-348-6058 with any questions.

EEO/AAP Statement

Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:

James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer

1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631

Phone: [phone]

Email address: [e-mail]