Nutrition Services Team Leader - Kitchen Lead - Crocker Elementary

Crocker Elementary; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Crocker Elementary is seeking a Nutrition Services Team Leader (Kitchen Lead) in Ankeny, IA. The role oversees daily kitchen operations, directs staff, and ensures safe, nutritious food for students within standard operating procedures.

The position offers hourly wages of $19.75 and requires ServSafe certification within six months, with a 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM shift and a non-exempt status. Applicants must meet the listed qualifications and expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Positive attitude and ability to promote a positive team culture.
• Successful experience leading a team to achieve department goals.
• ServSafe Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and direct kitchen staff.
• Maintain food safety and quality in accordance with USDA and Iowa Food Code.
• Record production, inventory, and other required documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service and training to staff.
• Ensure timely meal service from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team leadership

Written and oral communication

Problem solving

Word processing & 10-key

Extremes in temperatures endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nutrition Services Team Leader - Kitchen Lead - Crocker Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5913999
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics, athletics, the arts, and various activities. Situated in central Iowa, just 6 miles from Des Moines, Ankeny CSD caters to over 12,800 students from preschool through 12th grade, making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package, Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high-quality educational environment.

JDE: 5.01

Nutrition Services Team Leader

(Kitchen Lead)

Position Summary

The role of Nutrition Services Team Leader is to oversee day to day operations, direct kitchen staff at their assigned building, ensuring safe quality food. Nutrition Services Team Leads work alongside their team cooking, serving, cleaning and keeping accurate records. Nutrition Services Team Leads promote a culture of health and wellness in the Ankeny Community School District by providing safe and nutritious foods that support the learning process.

Job Title: Nutrition Services Team Leader (Kitchen Lead)

Hourly Wage: $19.75/hr.

Hours: 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Reports To : Assigned Nutrition Services Management Team

Wage/Hour Status : Non-Exempt

Benefit Summary: D

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Positive Attitude and ability to promote a positive team culture
• Successful large volume food service production of at least two-years
• Effectively communicate written and orally
• Successful experience leading a team to achieve department goals
• Successful experience in time management
• Ability to problem solve in a fast paced environment
• Experience in basic word processing and 10-key
• Ability to work for extended periods of time in extreme hot/cold conditions
• Ability to meet Job Analysis Critical Physical Demands requirements
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• ServeSafe Certification required within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• School food service experience of at least three-years
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent
• Experience in with maintaining records including, but not limited to: production, invoices, and inventory

Essential Functions

• On-Site contact for State of Iowa Health Inspector
• Maintain ServSafe Certification as required
• Complete all mandatory continuing education requirements in accordance with USDA and department guidelines by required dates
• Ensure that your assigned team adhere to all SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Dependability, punctuality, and initiative are required
• Appropriate hygiene and uniform required in accordance with operational guidelines
• Actively promote a positive culture towards customers and between nutrition team members
• Assure that you and your team members are good stewards of facilities and equipment
• Ensure that food is prepared and served safely and attractively, in accordance with set department guidelines
• Effectively and respectfully communicate with: Customers, Manager’s, Co-workers, Building Personnel (Administration, Custodial, Maintenance), and Service Providers
• Assist in training and re-education of staff in regards to district and department policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Accurately record, maintain, and communicate production records to appropriate management
• Validate invoices and communicate all discrepancies to the appropriate management
• Ensure accuracy of daily inventory logs and communicate inventory needs or concerns to appropriate management
• Recommend further areas of training needed for team members
• Report all equipment needs and issues to the appropriate management
• Proactively look for and recommend ways to improve our services and processes
• Perform other duties as may from time to time be assigned by your Manager and/or Assistant Manager, or Director.
• Provide EXCELLENT customer service to all people in accordance with department standards
• Serve menu items quickly and accurately to meet department standards
• Dependability, punctuality, and initiative are required
• Completion of all mandatory trainings by required date
• Appropriate hygiene and uniform required in accordance with operational guidelines
• Cleaning of all areas including but not limited to: Sweeping/mopping floors, washing tables, dishes, pots/pans and work areas
• Setting up and organizing all service areas according to department standards
• Responsible for stocking, organizing, and completing inventory of assigned areas in compliance with FIFO (First-In First-Out) and department standards
• Ability to setup and operate computer systems
• Ability to maintain composure and problem solve in a fast paced environment
• Responsible for knowing and executing food service best practices according to SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Ensure Nutrition Services Team is achieving expectations outlined in the position job schedules, Acts of PRIDE, Operational Guidelines, USDA Guidelines, and Iowa Food Code.
• Responsible for filling out all appropriate paperwork in a timely manner including but not limited to: temperature logs, production usage records, leave of absence slips

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment. This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the District; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kendle Jones , Nutrition Services Manager
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]