Assisting Kitchen Manager, floating

St. Francis Public School District; St. Francis (MN); On-site; USD 32,139 - 32,993; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Vacation Pay

Job summary

St. Francis Public School District is seeking a Nutrition Services Manager to support training and manage kitchen operations across various district sites. The role offers a salary range of $23.33 to $23.95 per hour, along with benefits such as medical and dental insurance, FSA, and a retirement plan.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma, relevant foodservice experience, and management training, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• School Foodservice Experience or relevant experience required.
• Management Experience or relevant education required.

Responsibilities

• Support training of Nutrition Services program staff.
• Manage kitchen operations as needed.
• Prepare food according to planned menu.

Skills

School Foodservice Experience

Management Experience

Customer Service Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Certified MN Food Protection Manager

Tools

Commercial Foodservice Equipment

Computerized Order Systems

Job description

Job Details

Location: M‑SFE, T‑SFMS, W‑EBES, Th‑SFHS, F‑CCES (SFLC rotated into SFHS rotation). The base location for inner office mail and mileage reimbursement calculation is SFHS.

Hours per day: 8 (6:00 am–2:00 pm).

Type of Position: Continuing.

Salary: (B23) $23.33 – $23.95 per hour plus benefits as outlined in the Nutrition Services Manager work agreement.

Supervisor: Wendy Klobe.

Qualifications

Required: High School Diploma; School Foodservice Experience or relevant experience, Management Experience or relevant education or training; regular attendance is an essential function of the job.

Preferred: School Foodservice experience, managerial. Current CFM license or ability to achieve within 90 days; ability to achieve SNA certification within one year; experience working in a warm, noisy, fast‑paced school kitchen/cafeteria environment; P‑K‑12 school experience desired; excellent customer service skills, computer skills, attendance record. Basic understanding of computerized order systems, cycle menus, and production systems; ability to operate all kitchen equipment; ability to work with all personality types and remain positive.

Physical requirements: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force ⅓ of the time, 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Responsibilities

• Support new and ongoing training of Nutrition Services program staff.
• Support standard operating procedures that ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations across all district kitchens.
• Support the ongoing implementation of Nutrition Services technology across all sites such as point‑of‑service, back‑of‑house record keeping, and inventory management.
• Manage kitchen operations at any district sites when needed.
• Prepare food according to a planned menu and tested, uniform recipes using commercial foodservice equipment.
• Assist with food ordering and inventory as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations in the operation of school nutrition programs.
• Assist with inventory and HACCP logs and work orders.
• Serve as backup to the Nutrition delivery van driver.

Duties and Skills

• Basic knowledge and understanding of USDA child nutrition programs.
• Maintain cooperative, productive workplace relationships to create a pleasant environment for all served.
• Operational knowledge of commercial food‑service equipment used in preparing quantity foods.
• Understand complexity of daily record‑keeping.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of computerized cash registers and software programs.
• Ability to perform job and communicate in a noisy environment.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Computer literate, proficient in email.
• Attend monthly kitchen manager meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Special Requirements

• Certified MN Food Protection Manager within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license in Minnesota and ability to drive delivery van.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for single or family coverage.
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for single, employee+1, or family coverage.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• Long‑Term Disability Income Insurance.
• Life Insurance paid by the district.
• PERA (Pension Plan): 6.5 % employee contribution and 7.5 % district contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plan (403(b) or Roth IRA).
• Floating Holidays.
• Sick Leave includes ESST.
• Vacation Pay.
• Longevity Pay.
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits.

EEO Statement

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.