Nutrition Services - Kitchen Manager (0.875 FTE)

Young World Physical Education; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Columbia Public School District is seeking a part-time Nutrition Services – Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations of the school kitchen during the 9-month Nutrition Services calendar. The role involves scheduling, training, inventory control, and ensuring safe, compliant food preparation.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating deliveries, managing costs, and maintaining HACCP/SOP standards while serving as a liaison among students, faculty, and parents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in school food service or a related area.
• Ability to learn computerized cashiering
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass ServSafe Certification exam
• Ability to relate positively with others
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates employees
• Creates a work schedule to maintain efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Orders, accepts deliveries, stores, and prepares food supplies
• Controls quantity and quality of food prepared
• Uses and maintains food service equipment in safe and sanitary surroundings
• Report unsafe procedures or circumstances to kitchen supervisor
• Follows and uses HACCP and SOP guidelines
• Inventory and food usage records
• Serves as liaison between Nutrition Services Department, student, faculty, and parent/guardians
• Other responsibilities as assigned by kitchen supervisor to meet the needs of the Nutrition Services program
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Attends scheduled manager’s meetings
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

Skills

School food service experience

Computerized cashiering

Interpersonal skills

ServSafe certification

Ability to lift 50 pounds

High school diploma or GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized cashiering software

Department specific software

Job description

Nutrition Services - Kitchen Manager (0.875 FTE)

Columbia Nutrition Services - Columbia, Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5842858

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

(Using a computer is suggested to complete application. Phones are not always compatible.)

Position Properties

Position Title

Nutrition Services – Kitchen Manager (0.875 FTE)

Schedule / Grade

NTSV/2

Job Code

##NTNSV794

FLSA

Non-exempt

Calendar

Nutrition Services

Benefits

Eligible(Retirees not benefit eligible)

Contract Type

Notification

Bargaining Unit

None

Revised Date

05/20/2022

Purpose

The unit manager is responsible for the daily operation of a school kitchen. At-will employee during school term (9 - month Nutrition Servies calendar),35-40 hours weekly.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates employees
• Creates a work schedule to maintain efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Orders, accepts deliveries, stores, and prepares food supplies
• Controls quantity and quality of food prepared
• Uses and maintains food service equipment in safe and sanitary surroundings
• Report unsafe procedures or circumstances to kitchen supervisor
• Follows and uses HACCP and SOP guidelines.
• Inventory and food usage records
• Serves as liaison between Nutrition Services Department, student, faculty, and parent/guardians
• Other responsibilities as assigned by kitchen supervisor to meet the needs of the Nutrition Services program
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Attends scheduled manager’s meetings

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

District Expectations

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on policies, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.

Reporting Relationships

Reports To: Director, Assistant Director and/or Field Supervisor of Nutrition Services

Supervises: Nutrition Services Cook/Cashiers

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Minimum of three years experience in school food service or a related area.
• Ability to learn computerized cashiering
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass ServSafe Certification exam
• Ability to relate positively with others
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

ADA Requirements

Language: Provide clear and complete instruction, read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English; write simple correspondence; communicate one on one and in small groups; maintain appropriate relationships with students and coworkers. These are essential functions of the job.

Computation: Add, subtract, multiply and divide and perform those operations using units of US Currency, and weight, volume and distance measurements. These are essential functions of the job.

Reasoning: Comprehend and follow detailed but basic written or oral instructions; solve simple problems with few variables in stable conditions. These are essential functions of the job.

Technology: Operate a computerized cash register, department specific software and Microsoft outlook. These are essential functions of the job.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to frequently walk short distances, continuously stand, frequently bend or twist at the neck and torso, continuously grip, frequently reach, stoop, kneel and crouch, frequently lift 10-25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, frequently use close and peripheral vision. These are essential functions of the job.

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in temperatures that exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and between 15-32 degrees Fahrenheit. The work environment is frequently quite loud; employees may need to raise voices to be heard. There is a greater than average risk of minor burns and cuts. These are essential functions of the job.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Information

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $19 to $24.70 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Laina Fullum, Director of Nutrition Services
• Aslin - Administration Bldg.
• Phone: [phone]