Kitchen Manager - Elementary

Federal Way Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Kitchen Manager to oversee meal service in elementary schools within the Nutrition Services Department. The role ensures safe, sanitary, and high-quality meals aligned with department protocols for all meal service activities.

The position involves serving meals, handling tickets and cash, operating POS equipment, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen environment. Collaboration with school staff and adherence to health codes are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current FWPS Employee or Guest Employee with Nutrition Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, efficient meal service to students and staff.
• Operate POS system and handle tickets and payments.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen and equipment according to protocol.
• Ensure meals meet nutrition services standards and schedule.
• Attend contracted meetings and collaborate with district staff.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Federal Way Public Schools

• Date Posted: 11/3/2026
• Date Available: Upon Hire
• Closing Date: 11/11/2026
• Hours per Day: 6 hours
• Days of the Week: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday
• Shift Times: 7:15am-1:45pm
• Position Type: Classified/ Nutrition Services
• Location: Mark Twain Elementary
• Days per Year: 188

KITCHEN MANAGER - ELEMENTARY

POSITION SUMMARY

The Elementary Kitchen Manager is responsible for the positive promotion and operation of meal services to Elementary schools within the Nutrition Services Department of Federal Way School District. This position is responsible to serve quality meals that are safe, sanitary and follow Nutrition Services Department protocol for all aspects of meal service at the school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a positive, friendly, efficient and responsible meal service to the students and staff of the assigned building. Perform a variety of duties in the serving of food to students and staff with related set up and clean-up work. Promote school meals through advertising and promotions in the school.
• Communicate and serve meals to students. Issue tickets, receive cash, make change, account for number of free and reduced lunches and milk sold adhering to established procedures. Notify parent of lunch money due.
• Operate Point of sale system utilizing computer keyboards or keypads, computer screens, scanners, and printers and other equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and dignity of students receiving free and reduced meals. Provide positive, professional and friendly service.
• Schedule serving time with principal and secretary and serve according to schedule each day. As allowed by individual schools, obtain student help through principal and secretary, plan and assign work to student helpers, and assume major share of actual work.
• Work cooperatively with the school in processing free and reduced lunch applications.
• Check condition and accuracy of count of food or packaged lunches as received upon arrival, and use directed procedures for display, serving, heating, portioning and ordering needed food or supplies.
• Maintain equipment and kitchen in a sanitary, clean and attractive condition. Notify Central Kitchen and/or school custodian of necessary equipment repairs in timely manner, and in detail according to department protocol. Maintain any kitchen or cafeteria displays according to allotted budget.
• Use proper safety standards in all aspects of serving and clean-up work.
• Responsible for providing complete meal service with fully prepared and up to date kitchen décor, signs and menus for the first day of school and after any school breaks.
• Attend all contracted meetings.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Federal Way School District requires employees to adhere and comply with the State of Washington and King County Department of Health food code.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics in all dealings concerning private or protected information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current FWPS Employee or Guest Employee with Nutrition Services

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Past experience in service industry serving the public, cash handling experience
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications