Assistant Nutrition Manager (Floater)

Salt Lake City School District; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible benefits

Job summary

Salt Lake City School District Assistant Nutrition Manager - Floater is responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations and substituting for Nutrition Managers across the district. The role aligns with school-day schedules and involves inventory management, food preparation, and staff leadership.

Starting 10/01/2026, with a 181-day calendar and 0.75 FTE, the position offers a starting wage of $23,631 annually, with benefits eligibility and opportunities for additional district-wide

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass physical abilities assessment.
• Six months of job-related food service experience.
• Utah driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Food Handler's Permit within 2 weeks; ServSafe within 3 months; SNA Level I within 1 year.
• English language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking.
• Basic math computations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

Responsibilities

• Assist the nutrition manager with operations and site supervision.
• Monitor food service equipment and budgeting to ensure safe operations.
• Manage inventory, orders, and record keeping for accuracy.
• Lead staff, students, and volunteers to perform duties safely.
• Prepare, arrange, and serve meals meeting nutrition standards.
• Cover Nutrition Managers district-wide during absences.

Skills

English communication

Math basics

Physical abilities assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handler's Permit within 2 weeks

ServSafe Certificate within 3 months

SNA Certificate Level I within 1 year

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assistant Nutrition Manager (Floater)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915235
Application Deadline: Oct 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

Position Details

Work Calendar: 181 Days

FTE: 0.75 (30 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Nutrition Manager

Starting Wage: $23,631 annually

Salary Schedule/Lane: 55/C

Benefits: Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2026

Priority Screen Date: 09/13/2026

Positions Available: One (1) Vacancy

As an Assistant Nutrition Manager, you will support our students’ nutritional needs by supporting a team to prepare and serve meals in our school kitchens. You’ll gain industry knowledge and leadership skills while working withstaff to maintain inventory, and support food preparation and food service in a department where there are multiple advancement opportunities. Assistant Nutrition Managers typically enjoy work hours that coincide with the school day, allowing time with your family during school breaks, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Nutrition Manager assists Nutrition Managers with daily operations of the kitchen and substitutes for other Nutrition Managers at all levels throughout the district when they are absent from work or on leave. Assistant Nutrition Managers are required to transfer between school kitchens to fulfill department staffing needs.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.

Additional minimum qualifications required for this position are:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass a physical abilities assessment
• Six (6) months of job-related experience in the food service industry
• Utah driver’s license, proof of insurability and access to reliable personal transportation
• Able to obtain a Food Handler’s Permit within two (2) weeks of hire, a ServSafe Certificate within three (3) months of hire, and a School Nutrition Association (SNA) certificate level I within one (1) year of employment
• Speak, read, write, present professionally, analyze, understand, and interpret written and verbal communications in English
• Ability to complete basic math computations (add, subtract, multiply & divide)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

• Two or more years of job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use knowledge of health standards and hazards, quantity cooking, and safety practices to follow department practices and procedures, including the proper use of food preparation equipment
• Assist the nutrition manager in all operational and management duties, and provide site supervision in the nutrition manager’s absence
• Assist nutrition manager with monitoring and operating food service equipment and point of sale for multiple lines while maintaining safe operating conditions and managing a school kitchen effectively, safely, and efficiently
• Assist nutrition manager with budgeting, receiving of money and record keeping (e.g., mypaymentsplus.com payments, McKinney form, deposits, Free and Reduced Lunch applications, etc.) to ensure accurate accounting
• Assist nutrition manager with food inventory and food orders, stocking food, condiments and supplies to ensure availability of items
• Assist nutrition manager with monitoring kitchen and cafeteria areas to ensure safe and sanitary food service operations
• Assist nutrition manager with responding to inquiries of students, staff, and the public to provide information or direction regarding serving times and the type and cost of meals while adhering to program regulations and guidelines
• Assist nutrition manager with collecting payments for food items and reconciling transactions to secure funds for reimbursement and balance accounts by adhering to accounting practices
• Correctly identify a federally reimbursable meal and appropriately categorize its food components. Communicate with students to help them select food options to meet the federally reimbursable meal standard
• Clean utensils, equipment and storage as well as food preparation and serving areas (e.g., sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, washing tables, etc.) to maintain safe and sanitary conditions
• Lead assigned personnel, student workers, and volunteers (e.g., assign tasks, check on work, work along with, etc.) to guide the individuals to perform their functions in a safe and efficient manner
• Prepare, arrange, and serve food and beverage items to meet mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements
• Substitute for Nutrition Managers throughout the district on short and long-term leave in order to ensure continued operations in district kitchens and gain experience in managing a school kitchen
• Use Microsoft Office Suite and data-based software to assist assigned kitchen manager with preparing documentation (e.g., Free and Reduced Lunch applications, orders, inventories, etc.) to provide written support and convey information
• Attend meetings as required and attend trainings for a minimum of 10 hours annually to convey and gather information required to perform functions
• Communicate with others (e.g., school administrators, staff, parents, students, district personnel, etc.) to present information, gather feedback, and ensure adherence to program regulations and guidelines
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
• Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information and meeting deadlines
• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required.
• Speak, read, write, analyze, understand and follow written and verbal communication in English, including use of appropriate grammar and punctuation; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Assistant Nutrition Manager - Floater - Physical Demands

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the benefits office via email at [e-mail] or call 801-578-8371.

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, [phone] You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, [phone].

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23,631 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 406 E 100 S
• Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]