Kitchen Manager - Select Charter - Elementary

Douglas County School District; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

HSA

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

EAP

401(k)

403(b)

457 plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Kitchen Manager for Select Charter elementary programs. You will oversee production, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and train kitchen staff while managing a small team of assistants.

You will maintain inventory, costs, and communications with district staff, students, and parents to support a positive eating environment and efficient operations. All duties align with USDA standards and district policies.

Qualifications

• Experience managing production in a school food service setting.
• Experience delivering HACCP training to staff.
• Ability to manage payroll and staffing and budgets.
• Familiarity with USDA standards and school nutrition regulations.
• Strong communication with staff, students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production management and daily reports to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Train and develop kitchen staff; deliver HACCP and safety training.
• Maintain food costs and inventory to meet NPS financial targets.
• Approve payroll and staff scheduling; coordinate with central office.
• Ensure timely communication with staff and district channels.

Skills

Team collaboration

Oral and written communication

Positive attitude

Policy compliance

Time management

English literacy

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

ServSafe Education: High School or Equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Title: Kitchen Manager - Select Charter - Elementary

Job Description: Responsible for the overall management of the kitchen, including all aspects of food preparation and service, supervision of staff, and training in Charter Schools with limited equipment (AACS, ACS, AVA, BFACS, C2E, GVACS, LAECS, DCSMont, PCKCS, PPACS, STEM, WCA). Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Production Management and daily Production Reports to ensure regulatory compliance, correct serving size, minimal waste, and theft control. Monitor sales lines for customer control; record supervisor site visits. Ensure all staff can recognize a reimbursable meal.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Train and develop kitchen staff. Creates and develops new training, revises existing material to enhance employee performance. Deliver safety and HACCP training to all kitchen personnel; monitor safety and HACCP practices. Manage and train up to 4 kitchen assistants. Ensure growth opportunities and cross training for all employees.
• Stays current on all District and Department communications including voicemail, email and newsletters. Shares all information with Kitchen staff in a timely manner.
• Maintain all kitchen financial records, including deposits and forms, and reports for the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). Ensures accurate collection, counting and recording of all cash collected at the site. Monitor compliance of all school food service regulatory agencies. Actively pursue upcoming regulatory changes and provide sustainable solutions. Responsible for the breakfast program, if applicable.
• Maintain food costs to a Profit and Loss ratio to meet business requirements.
• Pursue opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community, including other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students and parents. Must have a focus on customer service. Must be pleasant, cooperative and able to work with a wide variety of people. Flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Approve and ensure accurate payroll for employees on a monthly basis. Approve employee time off and manage proper staffing at site. Works with Manager and Central office to ensure coverage of absences and turnover.
• Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category. Must ensure all Kitchen Staff complete their annual Professional Standards training hours.
• Maintain food inventory to a Profit and Loss ratio to meet business requirements. Place all orders by deadlines given. Ensure inventory is accurate in the Inventory system at all times.
• Maintain meals per labor hour to a Profit and Loss ratio to meet business requirements.
• Handles employee issues with discretion and confidentiality. Follows district Human Resources policies. Have critical conversations with staff to manage performance. Must have leadership skills; ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and delegate responsibilities to food service staff. Must have critical thinking skills to problem solve issues as they arise. Receive and respond to parent/staff/student complaints in a timely and professional manner. Let Supervisor know of all issues that arise quickly.
• Oversee the sanitation and cleaning of all kitchen facilities, equipment, and areas. Maintain the security of the unit. Follow safe/acceptable food preparation practices. Responsible for health inspections and site reviews of the kitchen.

Certifications

• ServSafe Manager Certification within 6 months of hire
• ServSafe Education: High School or Equivalent

Skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Effective oral and written communication skills, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Position Details

Position Type: Regular

Primary Location: Global Village Academy

One Year Only (Yes or No): No

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40

FTE: 1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 172 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Salary

Minimum Hire Rate: $21.17 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate: $26.91 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range: $21.17 USD - $32.65 USD Hourly

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

• health
• vision
• dental
• health savings account (HSA)
• flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short and long-term disability
• critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 457 retirement plan options
• paid sick and personal time

Company Culture

Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible.

Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do.

• Academic Excellence
• Outstanding Educators and Staff
• Safe, Positive Climate and Culture
• Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
• Financial Well-Being

Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible.

Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four‑year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school.

Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 17, 2026