Assistant High School Manager

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack at Salem High School in Salem, United States, seeks an Assistant High School Manager to assist the cafeteria manager and cover duties in their absence. You will help oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure food safety standards, and supervise staff during meals.

Required: high school diploma, effective communication, ServSafe certification within 3 months, and willingness to work 40 hours per week. Experience in school nutrition and familiarity with Google Suite are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification within 3 months of hire.
• Previous school nutrition/foodservice experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication and ability to follow directions.
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Gmail).
• Commitment to high quality service and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cafeteria Manager and cover duties in their absence.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure food safety standards.
• Direct food preparation, serving, and portion control according to procedures.
• Assist with opening/closing, staffing coverage, and customer service.
• Maintain records, temperatures, and production sheets as required.
• Communicate needs and issues to the Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Food service experience

ServSafe certification

Leadership

Communication skills

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

• Position Type: Food and Nutrition Services/ Assistant High School Manager
• Date Posted: 9/30/2026
• Location: SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

POSITION: Assistant High School Manager

LOCATION: Salem High School

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists the general work and management of the kitchen as directed by the cafeteria manager. Assumes the responsibilities of the cafeteria manager in his/her absence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent

• Required to adhere to the annual minimum required training hours for School Nutrition. Staff per the USDAGuidetoProfessionalStandardsforSchoolNutritionPrograms. This will be provided to staff throughout professional development opportunities

Previous foodservice experience preferred.

Effective oral and written communication and understand and follow written and oral direction.

Must be ServSafe certified within 3 months of hire

a.GoogleSuite, Including Drive, Sheets, Docs and Gmail

8. Experience in maintaining high quality service standards with food safety prioritized.

9. Exhibits leadership skills and initiative.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

May include, but not limited to:

• Assists in management operations and covers all duties when the Cafeteria Manager is absent including but not limited to assuming the manager's regular shift times, opening the kitchen, closing after operations, kitchen supervision and assuming the role of primary contact. Serves as cooking lead and assists with daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure all food preparation is completed according to food safety standards. Direct the preparation and service of food; prepare fruits, vegetables, cereals and desserts; assemble various ingredients as assigned; package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; serve meals on serving lines; set out prepared foods; prepare salads, sandwiches and packaged foods for distribution; mix, slice, grate and chop food items; open cans; replenish containers as necessary. Assist with serving food as described in the production records, following correct portion sizes and specifications. Monitor food production and adjust quantities or schedules as needed.
• Assists with cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen and equipment. Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment; prepare food and beverages for sale; set-up plates, trays and utensils; count food items including milk, juices and leftovers.
• Stock condiments, food items and paper goods; assist in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas; unload deliveries as assigned; assist with ordering food items as assigned. Assists with ordering and communicating kitchen needs. May transport food and supplies as needed. Communicate kitchen needs, concerns, and operational issues to the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare and maintain routine records and forms related to assigned activities including daily production sheets, daily temperature forms, and meal count sheets and assisting inventories as assigned. Complete and maintain all required production records, logs, and kitchen management paperwork accurately and on time.
• Operate Point of Sales system and/or cash register; may collect money, accurately make change and count money.
• Maintain positive relationships with building staff and any substitutes.
• Bending, lifting, and over head work required.
• Ability to stand for long periods at a time.
• Ability to work significant temperature variations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified.

Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

REPORTS TO: Cafeteria Manager, Food Service Coordinator, and Food & Nutrition Director

RATE OF PAY: Starting at $17.58 per hour

START DATE: As soon as possible

HOURS: 40 hours per week

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certificated Personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.