Goshen Elementary - Kitchen Manager

Oldham County Schools; Prospect (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated School Nutrition Site Manager to oversee the cafeteria operations at a local elementary school. This role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and maintaining high standards for food service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in institutional food service and managerial experience, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the well-being of students by providing nutritious meals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred background in institutional food service.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day school nutrition operations and ensure compliance.
• Assign and supervise cafeteria employees, train new staff.

Skills

Institutional food service experience

Managerial skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-Service (POS) program

Job description

Job Description: School Nutrition Site Manager 1018.01AR

Position: Food Services / Cafeteria Manager

Location: Goshen Elementary

Date Posted: 5/1/2025

Date Available: 08/12/2025

Employer: Oldham County Board of Education

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred background in institutional food service.
• Demonstrated aptitude, competence or training for the assigned responsibilities.
• Previous managerial experience desired.
• Must successfully complete the state training curriculum before becoming permanently employed.
• Must complete the SNA Level I Certification training curriculum within the second year of employment.

Reports To

Director of School Nutrition / School Principal

Job Goal

Manage and coordinate the day-to-day school nutrition operations of an assigned school site; ensure compliance with District, State, and Federal requirements.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assign, direct, plan, and supervise the work of cafeteria employees. Instruct and train new cafeteria workers.
• Schedule and evaluate staff.
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
• Maintain knowledge of current Point-of-Service (POS) program.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, meet schedules, and organize workload.
• Use and care of institutional equipment and utensils.
• Knowledge of ordering, receiving, storing, and inventorying food and supplies.
• Follow health and safety regulations pertaining to food establishments, including sanitation and maintenance.
• Use tact, patience, and courtesy in interpersonal skills.
• Attend and participate in workshops, in-service, and manager meetings.
• Process daily deposits and handle banking as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure a high-quality lunch program.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift items up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, and climb.
• Perform physical labor as required.

Terms of Employment

Compensation will be determined by the Superintendent based on the number of contract days and the appropriate salary schedule approved by the board.

Adopted by Oldham County Board of Education in May 1994. Revised on August 4, 198, January 5, 2010, May 24, 2011, October 30, 2014.

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