Nutrition Services Assistant Manager

Jefferson-City-School-District; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson City School District is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant Manager to oversee daily food service operations at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Jefferson City, Missouri. This is a full-time role (35-40 hours/week) with a focus on safe, efficient meal preparation and service for students.

The position reports to the Nutrition Services Director and involves inventory, menu adherence, staff supervision, and adherence to health codes while supporting district meal programs.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• Experience in preparing a wide variety of food on a quantity basis.
• Competency for assigned responsibilities with previous personnel supervision preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and cater miscellaneous school events.
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned by the Food Services Director.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas to meet health codes.
• Assign and supervise work of food service staff.
• Attend manager meetings as scheduled.
• Verify and sign invoices of food shipments.
• Store all food and supplies properly upon delivery.
• Assist in determining daily food quantities and proper serving sizes for NSLP/SBP/Afterschool Snack program.
• Assist in food preparation according to menus and assess appearance and taste before serving.
• Conduct inventories of food and supplies.
• Direct daily cleaning of kitchen, cafeteria and equipment; report equipment breakdowns.
• Oversee closing of computers and locking of milk boxes, storeroom and kitchen.
• Report accidents or problems to the Food Service Director.
• Coordinate with building Principal on the food service program and related activities.
• Perform other duties to support the district mission.

Skills

Food preparation

Staff supervision

Inventory management

Menu planning

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Jefferson City School District Thomas Jefferson Middle School - Jefferson City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Nutrition Services Assistant Manager

Job Details

Job ID: 5964528
Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Nutrition Services Assistant Manager

Reports To: Nutrition Services Director

Purpose:

This position is responsible for the preparation and serving of food to students and/or cashiering during breakfast and lunch shifts. This position is a full time position (35-40 hours week) and requires a dress code.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform the duties assigned by the Food Services Director in an efficient manner.
• Maintain a high quality of safety and cleanliness in all aspects of the kitchen and dining area to comply with city, county and state health codes.
• Assign and supervise work of food service staff in kitchen manger’s absence.
• Attend manager meetings as scheduled by Food Services Director.
• Verify and sign invoices of food shipments.
• Properly store all food and supplies upon delivery.
• Assist kitchen manager to determine the quantity of food to be prepared each day and ensure proper serving sizes to meet the necessary requirements of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and After School Snack Program.
• Assist and prepare food according to planned menus and determine if finished product is acceptable in appearance and flavor before serving.
• Assist kitchen manager to conduct inventories of food and supplies.
• Assist the kitchen manager in planning, directing and supervising the daily cleaning of kitchen, cafeteria and equipment and report to Food Service Director any break downs of equipment.
• Oversee the closing of computers and locking of milk boxes, store room and kitchen.
• Report any accidents or problems to the Food Service Director.
• Cooperate with building Principal in conducting the food service program and related activities.
• Perform other appropriate duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Jefferson City School District.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate.
• Experience in the preparation of a wide variety of food on a quantity basis.
• Competency for assigned responsibilities with previous personnel supervision preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and cater miscellaneous school events.
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Contact Information:
Human Resources
315 E Dunklin Street
Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

Position Type: Full-Time