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, with a schedule of 7.5 hours per day, 188 days per year, at a rate of $21.44–$23.20 per hour.

A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position. The role reports to the Director of Child Nutrition Services and involves supervising kitchen staff, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and supporting healthy meal service aligned with dietary guidelines

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with food services and/or school nutrition programs preferred.
• Ability to perform job duties in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Ability to work 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 use/cleaning of equipment.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness standards in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Prepares food according to a planned menu and tested recipes following dietary guidelines.
• Follows budgetary guidelines to reduce waste and inventory.
• Ensures served food is of high quality in flavor and appearance.
• Serves food efficiently and timely.
• Works each kitchen position periodically and suggests improvements.
• Keeps accurate records of food served, ordered, and inventoried.
• Reports quality control issues to manager/director.
• Obtains and maintains certifications including School Nutrition and MN Health Food Manager.
• Assists with marketing and promoting services to attract students, staff, and parents.
• Attends training classes/workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Safety consciousness

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

• 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.

Postings current as of 10/28/2026 11:22:18 AM CST.