Child Nutrition - Assistant Manager

Prior Lake - Savage Area Schools; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools is seeking a Child Nutrition Elementary Assistant Manager at Five Hawks Elementary. Begins: November 30, 2026. 7.5 hours per day, 188 days per year, pay range $21.44–$23.20 per hour.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, EAP, and flexible spending accounts. Reports to the Director of Child Nutrition Services and the Principal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with food services and/or school nutrition programs, preferred.
• Ability to perform job duties in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Ability to work successfully under the pressure of daily production and service timelines.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs, bend, twist, turn, stand / walk continuously.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a team environment by assisting all employees with scheduled work demands.
• Communicates and interacts positively with students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
• Instructs kitchen personnel in proper lifting techniques, and safe and efficient use and cleaning of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Prepares food according to a planned menu and tested uniform recipes in proper quantities following dietary guidelines.
• Follows budgetary guidelines to reduce waste and unnecessary inventory.
• Ensures served food is of the best quality both in flavor and appearance.
• Serves food in an efficient and timely manner.
• Periodically works each position in the kitchen suggesting improvements, where needed.
• Assists manager to ensures accurate records are kept for all food served, ordered, and inventoried.
• Communicates quality control issues and/or accidents to the manager and director.
• Obtains and maintains all necessary certifications and licenses, including School Nutrition and MN Department of Health Food Manager.
• Assists manager with marketing and promoting services to attract students, staff, and parents.
• Attends job related training classes and workshops.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Professional demeanor

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

• Position Type:
  Child Nutrition - Ask about potential Bonus/ Site Manager/Assistant Site Manager
• Date Posted:
  10/26/2026
• Location:
  Five Hawks Elementary
• Date Available:
  11/30/2026

Child Nutrition - Assistant Manager
Begins: November 30, 2026
7.5 hour per day, 188 days per year
$21.44 - $23.20 per hour

Join Our Team and Thrive!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that stands out among school districts:

• Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind.
• Dental Insurance: Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.
• Life Insurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan
• an Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members
• optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account

To learn more about our benefits and eligibility, visit our webpage for new employees .

TITLE:CHILD NUTRITION ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with food services and/or school nutrition programs, preferred.
• Ability to perform job duties in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Ability to work successfully under the pressure of daily production and service timelines.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs, bend, twist, turn, stand / walk continuously.

REPORTS TO: Director of Child Nutrition Services, Child Nutrition Manager, and/or Principal

JOB GOALS: Provide a positive culture for students, staff and parents by serving healthy food options to reflect our commitment to nourish the mind and body of all learners.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fosters a team environment by assisting all employees with scheduled work demands.
• Communicates and interacts positively with students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
• Instructs kitchen personnel in proper lifting techniques, and safe and efficient use and cleaning of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Prepares food according to a planned menu and tested uniform recipes in proper quantities following dietary guidelines.
• Follows budgetary guidelines to reduce waste and unnecessary inventory.
• Ensures served food is of the best quality both in flavor and appearance.
• Serves food in an efficient and timely manner.
• Periodically works each position in the kitchen suggesting improvements, where needed.
• Assists manager to ensures accurate records are kept for all food served, ordered, and inventoried.
• Communicates quality control issues and/or accidents to the manager and director.
• Obtains and maintains all necessary certifications and licenses, including School Nutrition and MN Department of Health Food Manager.
• Assists manager with marketing and promoting services to attract students, staff, and parents.
• Attends job related training classes and workshops.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per the contract agreement.

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