Manager - Nutrition Service Elementary

Gilbertschools; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbert Unified School District in Gilbert Elementary is seeking a Manager - Nutrition Service Elementary to supervise food services, organize meal preparation, and ensure quality and quantity for daily operations.

You will oversee staff, manage inventory, prepare program reports, and ensure health and safety compliance across site operations. This role requires reporting back to the Nutrition Services leadership and collaborating with school teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Serv-Safe certificate is required.
• Valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees food preparation, cooking and serving to meet nutritional standards.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory within budget guidelines.
• Trains and manages assigned employees for site operations.
• Prepares written reports and documentation for meal programs and inventories.
• Responds to inquiries from students, staff and the public about menu items.
• Ensures a clean, safe and sanitary work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Food service management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• Date Posted:
  9/4/2026


• Date Available:
  09/08/2026


• Closing Date:
  11/04/2026

Position Length: 9.5 Month
Job Grade: 111
Hourly Rate: $19.10 and up depending on experience
Hours Per Day: 7.5 hours

Location: Gilbert Elementary

Manager - Nutrition Service Elementary

Purpose Statement

The job of Manager - NS Elementaryis done for the purpose of supervising food services activities at assigned sites, organizing food preparation activities, assisting employees with food preparation and service; confirming quantities and quality of food items are available for use, providing written reports and complying with mandated health requirements.

Essential Functions

• Estimates food preparation amounts and adjusts recipes. If required, for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste.


• Inspects food and/or supply deliveries for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements.


• Inventories food, condiments, supplies and equipment at specified intervals for the purpose of ensuring availability of items.


• Order food, equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining an adequate inventory to complete jobs efficiently within budget guidelines.


• Oversees the preparation, cooking, serving and transportation of food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and health requirements.


• Performs functions of other positions within area of responsibility for the purpose of ensuring adequate coverage of food service operation.


• Prepares reports and documents (e.g. meal program records, inventory reports, reconciliation reports, cash summary, payroll sheets, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.


• Processes receipts for the purpose of completing and documenting transactions and/or preparing deposits for pick up.


• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding available food items.


• Orients new employees to work center and school site processes for the purpose of providing information regarding site operations and activities.


• Trains and manages assigned employees for the purpose of providing direction and guidance.


• Monitors food service facilities (e.g. kitchen equipment, trays, utensils, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe, clean and sanitary working environment.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements

Mental Requirements

• Learning Development- Level B Sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand commonly used procedures and methods, or operate equipment that requires some training. Learning development is equivalent to completion of a high school curriculum.


• Problem Solving - Level 1 Work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration, and planning to adequately respond and carry out work activities.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.


• Physical Effort - Level 2 Job requires light physical effort as a part of regular work routine, such as frequent standing and walking; frequent lifting, guiding, and/or carrying of light-weight materials or equipment; occasional periods of sustained effort.

Social Requirements

• Human Relations Skill- Level A Job requires ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange Routine information, provide routine assistance, and/or help maintain harmony among work associates.


• Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur.

Work Environment

• Performance Environment - Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent.


• Physical Working Conditions - Level 4 Extensive and continuous exposure to hazardous conditions. Dangerous work situations. High likelihood of serious injury or illness if proper precautions are not taken. highly undesirable assignments.

Accountability

• Level of Accountability -Level C Responsible for performing work requiring advanced job skills and for responding to work situations within minimum guidance or direction.may be responsible for training and guiding others, and/or reviewing their work. senior level contributor, lead person, or working supervisor.


• Organizational Impact - Level 1 Work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond. Responsible for results or services that facilitate the work of others in a specific work group.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

Experience: Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications/Clearances: Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed. Serv-Safe certificate

Compensation Details

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Pay Schedule: Hourly - Grade 111

Work Calendar: Support 9.5 Month

Non Discrimination Statement

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.