Nutrition Services - Kitchen Manager

Young World Physical Education; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a full-time Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager. This role involves preparing and serving food to students, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining health and safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in food preparation. Strong organizational and supervisory skills are necessary, as well as the ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. The position offers immediate start in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience in quantity food preparation.
• Previous personnel supervision is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food during breakfast and lunch shifts.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Supervise food service staff.
• Order food and supplies weekly.
• Conduct inventories of food and supplies.

Skills

Experience in food preparation

Ability to supervise staff

Planning and organizing skills

Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Nutrition Services - Kitchen Manager

Jefferson City School District District Wide - Jefferson City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5397508

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager

REPORTS TO: Nutrition Services Director

LOCATION:

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 (40-hour 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.
• Attend manager meetings as scheduled by Food Services Director.
• Place weekly orders for food and supplies.
• Verify and sign invoices of food shipments.
• Properly store all food and supplies upon delivery.
• 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 and School Breakfast Program.
• Assist and prepare food according to planned menus and determine if finished product is acceptable in appearance and flavor before serving.
• Complete daily production record reports.
• Conduct inventories of food and supplies.
• Plan, direct and supervise the daily cleaning of kitchen, cafeteria and equipment and report to Food Services Director any break downs of equipment.
• Oversee the closing of computers and locking of milk boxes, store room and kitchen.
• Recommend the time of arrival and time of departure to best suit this particular school building to the Food Services Director.
• Arrange for substitutes when necessary and report absentees to food service office.
• 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 50 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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required