Roving Kitchen Manager II, Nutrition Services

Greeley; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) / retirement plans

Job summary

Greeley-Evans School District 6 in Colorado seeks a Roving Kitchen Manager II to supervise on-site meal preparation, staff management and financial records for Nutrition Services. The role emphasizes safe food handling, regulatory compliance and customer service for students and staff.

The position involves leading kitchen teams, coordinating with the Area Supervisor, and ensuring smooth operation across the site while maintaining program compliance and positive community relations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Supervision training or management training required.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Meet current district vehicle insurance qualifications for driving coverage.
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager I.
• Completion of required competencies.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, presentation and service, overseeing meals for students and staff while ensuring compliance with USDA guidelines.
• Back-of-house responsibilities including inventory control, order placement and end-of-month reporting.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, schedule hours, address conflicts and mentor junior staff.
• Maintain open communication with the Area Supervisor and participate in department meetings and DEI activities.

Skills

Supervision

Food safety

Customer service

Staff management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Supervision training

Tools

Point of sale systems

Inventory control software

Job description

Roving Kitchen Manager II, Nutrition Services

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Posted: September 2, 2026

Salary: $23.60 per hour/Range 24. Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 rehires, up to $37.84 per hour

Contract Length/ Days: (2026-2027/178 Days)

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in the Classified Employee Handbook.

Reports to: Nutrition Resource Specialist

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Supervision training or management training required.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Meet current district vehicle insurance qualifications for driving coverage.
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager I.
• Completion of required competencies.

Preferred:

• Certification by School Nutrition Association is beneficial.
• Knowledge of large quantity food preparation and health department standards of sanitary food practices.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary/Objective:

Performs supervisory and operational activities related to on-site school meal preparation and presentation, staff management, and financial records management for the Nutrition Services Department. Regular attendance is necessary in this position.

Essential Functions:

• 30% of Job- Food Preparation, Presentation & Service. Oversee and serve students and adult customers. Maintain orderly and attractive foodservice lines and spaces. Perform and supervise activities related to safe and appropriate food preparation per federal, state, and district guidelines. Ensure meals are served to students and accounted for per USDA regulations. Embrace the ability to oversee all child nutrition programs that District 6 offers. Adhere to all food and employee safety guidelines.
• 30% of Job- Back of the House Responsibilities. Perform ‘back of the house' responsibilities utilizing technological platforms. Tasks include order placement, inventory control and counting, food production reporting, point of sale management time clock oversight and end of month reporting processes. Display strong order placement accuracy and follow departmental inventory control guidelines. Maintain kitchen productivity with proper staffing and adherence to meals per labor hour (MPLH) guidelines. Understand participation dynamics and review monthly profit and loss statements for the site.
• 30% of Job- Employee Supervision & Training. Interview, train, evaluate and supervise kitchen employees. Direct employees work efficiently and effectively. Schedule and adjust employee hours and assignments based on staffing needs. Address conflict properly to ensure a positive work environment. Serve as a mentor Kitchen Manager to new managers or staff members.
• 10% of Job- Communication & Relationships. Maintains open communication with the Area Supervisor. Serve as a positive resource for school nutrition programs for administrators, students, parents, teachers, other managers and the community. Attend departmental meetings and training events. Participate in diversity, equity and inclusion activities.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Qualifications/Competencies:

• Self directed.
• Supervisory skills.
• Food preparation knowledge.
• Sanitation knowledge.
• Excellent customer service.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises up to 6 employees in the school kitchen. Positions supervised include Kitchen Specialist I, II and Nutrition Substitute employees.

Work Environment:

• Moving mechanical parts.
• Wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.
• Chemical sanitizing product exposure.
• Electrical equipment.
• Hot/cold temperature conditions.
• Loud noises.
• Burn exposure.
• Sharp equipment and utensils.

Physical Demands: Physical Demands: Employees in this position must be able to perform the attached physical demands.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 31 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds team lift.

Travel: None

Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at 970-348-6058 with any questions.

Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows: James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer.

1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631

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