Dining Services Manager (7 Hours) at Powell Butte Elementary

CENTENNIAL SD 28J; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid Leaves

Holiday Pay

Job summary

CENTENNIAL SD 28J is seeking a Dining Services Manager for Powell Butte Elementary School in Portland, Oregon. The role involves planning and directing the school kitchen operations, supervising cafeteria staff and student helpers, and ensuring daily menus are prepared and served.

Work schedule is 7 hours per day, 192 days per year, with a salary range of $22.29 to $30.85 per hour. Start date November 16, 2026; application deadline November 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; basic arithmetic.
• Experience in school lunch/kitchen operations.
• Ability to supervise staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dining services staff in safe kitchen practices.
• Receive and verify food shipments.
• Determine daily food quantities based on headcount.
• Manage inventory and ordering; control budget.
• Ensure quality and sanitation of prepared food.
• Maintain records for the school lunch program.
• Coordinate with supervisor on staffing and assignments.
• Schedule and supervise student helpers.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Food preparation

Safety guidelines

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description

POSITION:Dining ServicesManager

LOCATION:Powell ButteElementarySchool

CALENDAR:192 Days Per Year (August throughJune)

SALARY: $22.29 - $30.85

START DATE:November 16, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 5, 2026

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT/S: The position of Dining Services Manager is for the purpose of planning and directing the overall operation of a school kitchen at an elementary or middle school and includes the training and supervision of cafeteria employees and student helpers to assist in preparing and serving daily menus.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Instruct and supervise food services staff in a safe, proper, and efficient use of kitchen equipment and in food preparation and service methods.
• Receive and verify food and related kitchen supply shipments at the school kitchen.
• Determine the quantity of food prepared daily; adjusting food quantities to projected daily head count.
• Order food supplies based on published menu; maintain tight budgetary control on food quantities ordered and used, and inventory food and related kitchen supplies monthly.
• Evaluate quality of prepared food based on flavor, nutrition, and appearance standards.
• Report student behavior problems or accidents in the cafeteria to a designated teacher or administrator.
• Confer with District Dining Service Supervisor regarding employee work assignment or performance issues.
• Supervise the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and cooking utensils.
• Maintain financial and related records for school lunch program, including daily cash reconciliation, daily portion report, product consumption report and make bank deposits.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• May schedule student helpers; supervise kitchen when used for special activities and special groups.
• Assist with cooking and baking activities, as necessary.
• Perform related duties, as necessary and as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS – QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience Required: Prior related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including students; plan, organize, and supervise the work routine of a number of dining services workers within a tightly structured timeframe; plan daily food preparation activities based on that day’s menu and projected meal count. Must be methodical, well organized and able to multi-task.

Knowledge of cooking and baking terminology and methods for preparing and serving large quantities of food items; purchasing and inventory control methods related to small and large volume food and related kitchen supplies ordering and inventory management; methods for handling and storing foods, including perishable items, basic math, weights and measures; Federal and state rules related to preparing and serving school lunches; District foods dining services policies and procedures; use, care, and cleaning of fool preparation and service equipment, including conventional and convection ovens, mixers, slicers, fryers, dishwashers, warmers, steam tables; and kitchen sanitation and safe work practices.

Ability to; adapt recipes to available ingredients and required number of portions and judge portion size; substitute food items of equal nutritional value; read and interpret recipes and menus; respond quickly and appropriately to routine problems with menu changes, food item shortages, or staffing levels; prepare and maintain moderately complex financial and related records for the school lunch program; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work, including students.

Ability to speak a second language preferred.

• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Sufficient education to read and comprehend written instructions related to basic food preparation and the operation of kitchen equipment; and to make basic arithmetic calculations.
• Licenses, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (applicant agrees to assume cost upon offer of employment).
• Other: Appropriate Food Handler Permit is required and possession of state required Person In-Charge licensure.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

Dining Services Manager (7 Hours) at Powell Butte Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971454

Application Deadline: Nov 05, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 16, 2026

Job Description

POSITION: Dining ServicesManager

LOCATION: Powell ButteElementarySchool

HOURS: 7Hours Per Day (6:30am - 2:00pm)

CALENDAR: 192 Days Per Year (August through June)

SALARY: $22.29 - $30.85

BENEFITS: PERS, Medical, Dental, Vision, Optional Insurances, Paid Leaves, Holiday Pay, etc.

START DATE: November 16, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 5, 2026

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT/S: The position of Dining Services Manager is for the purpose of planning and directing the overall operation of a school kitchen at an elementary or middle school and includes the training and supervision of cafeteria employees and student helpers to assist in preparing and serving daily menus.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Instruct and supervise food services staff in a safe, proper, and efficient use of kitchen equipment and in food preparation and service methods.
• Receive and verify food and related kitchen supply shipments at the school kitchen.
• Determine the quantity of food prepared daily; adjusting food quantities to projected daily head count.
• Order food supplies based on published menu; maintain tight budgetary control on food quantities ordered and used, and inventory food and related kitchen supplies monthly.
• Evaluate quality of prepared food based on flavor, nutrition, and appearance standards.
• Report student behavior problems or accidents in the cafeteria to a designated teacher or administrator.
• Confer with District Dining Service Supervisor regarding employee work assignment or performance issues.
• Supervise the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and cooking utensils.
• Maintain financial and related records for school lunch program, including daily cash reconciliation, daily portion report, product consumption report and make bank deposits.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• May schedule student helpers; supervise kitchen when used for special activities and special groups.
• Assist with cooking and baking activities, as necessary.
• Perform related duties, as necessary and as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS – QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience Required: Prior related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including students; plan, organize, and supervise the work routine of a number of dining services workers within a tightly structured timeframe; plan daily food preparation activities based on that day’s menu and projected meal count. Must be methodical, well organized and able to multi-task.

Knowledge of cooking and baking terminology and methods for preparing and serving large quantities of food items; purchasing and inventory control methods related to small and large volume food and related kitchen supplies ordering and inventory management; methods for handling and storing foods, including perishable items, basic math, weights and measures; Federal and state rules related to preparing and serving school lunches; District foods dining services policies and procedures; use, care, and cleaning of fool preparation and service equipment, including conventional and convection ovens, mixers, slicers, fryers, dishwashers, warmers, steam tables; and kitchen sanitation and safe work practices.

Ability to; adapt recipes to available ingredients and required number of portions and judge portion size; substitute food items of equal nutritional value; read and interpret recipes and menus; respond quickly and appropriately to routine problems with menu changes, food item shortages, or staffing levels; prepare and maintain moderately complex financial and related records for the school lunch program; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work, including students.

Ability to speak a second language preferred.

• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Sufficient education to read and comprehend written instructions related to basic food preparation and the operation of kitchen equipment; and to make basic arithmetic calculations.
• Licenses, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (applicant agrees to assume cost upon offer of employment).
• Other: Appropriate Food Handler Permit is required and possession of state required Person In-Charge licensure.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

Position Type: Part Time

Salary: $22.29 to $30.85 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kimberly Burns , Director of Dining Services
• Dining Services
• Email: [e-mail]

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