Middle School Food Service Kitchen Manager

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) or equivalent

Job summary

Platte Valley School District in Weld County is seeking a Middle School Food Service Kitchen Manager for the 2026-2027 school year. The role oversees safe meal preparation, staff supervision, and adherence to county/state/federal guidelines.

The position requires strong recordkeeping, nutrition knowledge, and the ability to delegate duties. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a 167-day contract, with salary placed on the classified schedule depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Possess the ability to keep good records.
• Possess the ability to work with people and supervise kitchen personnel.
• Possess knowledge of nutrition.
• Possess the ability to use a computer.
• Be certified as a food protection manager or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all kitchen employees, adults and/or student helpers.
• Have sufficient amounts of food on hand.
• Complete production sheet daily and report to Food Services Director.
• Submit monthly inventory of freezer and storage areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of kitchen and storage areas.
• Arrange substitutes for staff absences.
• Open/close the kitchen daily and secure the area.
• Carry out all school lunch policies under the Food Services Director.
• Report accidents or losses immediately.
• Coordinate with Principal and Food Service Director on lunch program issues.
• Handle keys securely and grant access only to authorized personnel.
• Prepare meals with minimal waste and cost efficiency.
• Stay updated on State and National school lunch regulations.
• Attend state/regional meetings as needed.
• Comply with board policy.
• Lifting requirement of at least 50 lbs.
• Prepare and submit weekly food orders to the director.

Skills

Record keeping

Supervise kitchen staff

Nutrition knowledge

Computer use

Food protection manager cert (within 2

Job description

Middle School Food Service Kitchen Manager JobID: 222

• Date Posted: 9/24/2026
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Pursuing Excellence for All: For Every Student, Every Day

Classification:Non-Exempt

Date Posted:9-24-26

School Year and Contract Length/ Days:2026-2027/167 Days

Salary:Range ($18.37/HR - $22.44/HR) Salary placement on our classified salary schedule is dependent on the employee's education and/or work experience.Non-licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of work experience and/or educational attainment up to a maximum of ten (10) years. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee. Additional days may be added to the notice of assignment at the request of administration based on need with approval from the CFO/COO or Superintendent of Schools. Click here for more information.

Benefits:We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick-leave, medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. Health benefits are available to all employees working 20-hours or more a week. Additionally, all employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b) plans.

• Possess the ability to keep good records
• Possess the ability to work with people and supervise kitchen personnel.
• Possess knowledge of nutrition
• Possess the ability to use a computer
• Be certified as a food protection manager or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective:

This position is responsible for the safe preparation of meals. Along with kitchen management and ensuring all county, state and federal guidelines are being met.

Essential Functions and Characteristics:

• Supervise all kitchen employees, adults and/or student helpers.
• Have sufficient amounts of food on hand.
• The Manager will on a daily basis complete production sheet on all foodstuffs, government and otherwise, used in preparation of the meal for that day. You will need to give this information to the Food Services Director.
• On a monthly basis, submit to the Food Services Director an inventory of freezer and storage areas.
• Assume responsibility for cleanliness and orderliness of the kitchen and storage areas.
• Responsible for getting a substitute for staff absences.
• Be responsible for the daily opening, closing and locking of the kitchen.
• Be responsible to the Food Services Director for carrying out all school lunch policies.
• Report any accident, break in, losses or missing items immediately.
• Report any problem connected with the lunch program involving the school, teachers or students to the Principal and Food Service Director.
• Hold all keys to the kitchen and related areas and give only to authorized personnel as needed.
• Should be sensitive to likes and dislikes of children and prepare meals that will result in minimal waste and at a cost consistent with district resources.
• Keep abreast of all State and National school lunch regulations.
• Attend such state and regional meetings as may be deemed appropriate to the District.
• Comply with board policy.
• Lifting requirement of a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Compile food orders and give them to the director in a timely fashion. These are weekly and for each rotation .
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

EEO/AAP Statement

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Platte Valley School District, Weld Re-7 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.