Nutrition Program Assistant Manager 2026-2027

Peaks Mill Elementary; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaks Mill Elementary in Frankfort, Kentucky is seeking a Nutrition Program Assistant Manager for the 2026-2027 school year. The role reports to the School Nutrition Program Manager and Director, supporting meal planning, preparation, and service.

The position requires maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, assisting with inventory, and carrying out duties of the Manager in their absence. Salary ranges per hour from $15.81 to $19.87; 250 days at 7.5 hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Kentucky required progress toward GED.
• Ability to understand oral and written directions.
• Must complete and recertify food service training as prescribed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cooking and preparation of meals.
• Work on the serving line and ensure food quality.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen.
• Assist Manager with inventory and weighing/measuring foods.
• Perform duties of Manager in absence of the Manager.
• Attend six hours of annual continuing education in addition to food safety training.

Skills

Reading/writing directions

Team collaboration

Food safety awareness

Food preparation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification course 702 KAR 6:045

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

Nutrition Program Assistant Manager 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967542
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE

School Nutrition Program Assistant Manager

REPORTS TO

School Nutrition Program Manager

School Nutrition Program Director

Principal

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

Food Service Salary Schedule

Grade FS3

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

250 X 7.5

EXEMPT STATUS

Non Exempt

JOB CLASS CODE

7233

7234

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

Classified

DATE APPROVED

July 13, 2015

BASIC FUNCTION

Works under the direction of the School Nutrition Program Manager in the planning, preparing, and serving of the meals. Is responsible for the total operation of the kitchen as outlined for the School Nutrition Program Manager in the absence of the Manager.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Accepts major responsibility for actual cooking and preparation of meals.

Works in the food serving line.

Sees that proper standards for food quality are observed.

Helps in the maintaining of proper sanitary conditions.

Assists Manager in weighing, measuring, and mixing foods in order to comply with Federal Regulations on size of servings and quality.

Assists Manager in monthly inventory of all supplies.

Performs other cafeteria related duties as assigned by the Manager, School Nutrition Program Director or Principal.

Attends at least six (6) hours of annual continuing education/training in addition to food safety training.

Performs all duties of Manager in his/her absence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law and one year food service experience.
• Must be able to understand oral and written directions.
• Should be able to work closely with other members of the organization.
• Should have some knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation.
• Should have some knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in food preparation.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
• Must re-certify annually.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15.81 to $19.87 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christy Pritchett , School Nutrition Director
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]