CLASSIFIED_Kitchen Manager_Nutrition Services

GRETNA HIGH SCHOOL; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Certification training

Job summary

Gretna Public Schools Gretna High School in Gretna, NE is seeking a Kitchen Manager for the Food and Nutrition Services department to oversee lunch service and nutrition operations. Starting wage is $21.95 per hour with district-paid health insurance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and offers opportunities for ServSafe certification and ongoing training. The manager will supervise staff, manage inventory, ensure safety standards, and collaborate with students, families, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in school food service preferred.
• Food service, customer service, and management experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily preparation and lunch service for students.
• Order, receive, store, and manage inventory of food supplies.
• Perform quality control and improve service or performance.
• Train, supervise, and coordinate kitchen staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen and servery area.
• Ensure meals accommodate students with special diets.
• Adhere to USDA regulations and district policies.

Skills

Team player

Leadership (experience)

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CLASSIFIED_Kitchen Manager_Nutrition Services

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952597
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:Kitchen Manager

Department:Food and Nutrition Services
Education Level and Certification:High school diplomaorGED required. Experience inschool food service is preferred; food service, customer service, and management experience is of benefit. Gretna Public Schools will pay for ServSafe certification, School Nutrition Association membership, continuing education, and training. Key attributes: team player, positive attitude, willingness to learn, cares for others- especially children.

Salary and Benefits:Starting wage is $21.95 per hour (more with school nutrition experience). This is a full time position with district paid health insurance.
Reports To:Director of Food and Nutrition Services and Building Principal
Performance Responsibilities andJob Tasks:

• Oversee the daily preparation and lunch service to students, managing all aspects of nutrition services in the assigned school building.
• Order, receive, store, and manage the inventory of food supplies in accordance with school menus and district policies.
• Performquality control by inspecting raw and cooked product. Analyze services or processes to evaluate and improve service or performance.
• Handle and prepare food of all types according to food safety standards and regulations. Manage one's own time and the time of kitchen staff.
• Train, supervise, and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff including foodpreparation,service of food,equipment use and maintenance, andall cleaning procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen and servery area. Inspect supplies, maintain equipment, and monitor sanitation practices to ensure conformance to establish standards.
• Provide safe and appropriate meal accommodations for students with special diets, preventing cross-contamination and other risks. Collaborate with students, families, nursing staff, and other personnel as needed in this process.
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the District for non-certificated staff. Provide a high level of service to students and school staff. Develop and maintain positive, professional working relationships with students, parents, building staff, and colleagues within the department. The kitchen manager must serve as a positive role model for staff and students.
• Maintain all kitchen and temperature logs. Record production and operational data on specified computer applications.
• Adhere to all federal and state USDA regulations and State and local food codes.
• Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
• Handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiate with others. Communicate appropriatelyand fully as required.
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Director of Nutrition Services, Principal, or other supervisors.

Working Conditions:

• Inside kitchen and servery.
• Exposure to extremes of heat and humidity, high temperatures from cooking operations, cold temperatures in walk-in coolers and freezers, hazards of moving machinery, hot cooking surfaces and equipment, hot steam, slippery floors, and sharp objects.

FLSA Exempt Status:

Non Exempt

At-Will Position.This position is an “at-will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.

Essential Functions:The essential functions of the Head Cook position include: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective teaching and communication skills; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.

Physical Requirements
Head Cook
E = Essential

NE = Non-Essential

NE

E

E

E

Stamina

1. Sitting

X

2. Walking

X

3. Standing

X

4. Sprinting/Running

X

5. Flexibility

5. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person

X

6. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person

X

7. Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling

X

8. Reaching above the head

X

9. Reaching forward

X

10. Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.)

X

11. Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)

X

12. Hand/grip strength

X

13. Driving on the job

X

14. Typing non-stop

X

15. Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)

X

16. Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)

X

17. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

18. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

19. Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

20. Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

21. Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply)

X

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

22. Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads?

X

23. 25 to 50 pounds

X

24. 51 to 75 pounds

X

25. 76 to 90 pounds

X

26. Over 90 pounds

X

27. 10 to 25 pounds

X

28. 26 to 50 pounds

X

29. 51 to 75 pounds

X

30. 76 to 90 pounds

X

31. Over 90 pounds

X

It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $21.95 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jason Gehrken , Director of Nutrition Services
• GRETNA ADMIN OFFICE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]