School Cafeteria Kitchen Manager

Vallivue School District; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Sick leave

Leave benefits

Credit reimbursement

Job summary

Vallivue School District is seeking a Nutrition Services Supervisor to lead the district’s school meal program. You will direct kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and coordinate with the nurse for dietary needs while aligning with state and federal guidelines.

The role oversees food preparation, storage, and serving, and collaborates with building principals and staff to deliver nutritious meals. Strong organizational and budgeting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum experience in cafeteria food service as determined by the Board.
• Experience with bookkeeping/budgeting procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles of food management, nutrition, sanitation, and applicable federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
• General knowledge of the best methods of preparing and cooking food in large quantities and ability to adjust recipes to the quantity required.
• Ability to plan own work schedule and to direct and supervise others.
• Ability to perform simple bookkeeping and inventory procedures.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the day, carry hot pans, push carts, stoop, and reach for heavy items.
• A general understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Self-motivated
• Work well with students and staff
• Excellent organizational skills
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily school meals on time and according to a planned menu and to standards set forth by the appropriate state and federal agencies and the District's food service department.
• Maintain the highest standard of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Prepare food according to a planned menu and tested, uniform recipes and determine if the finished product is of high quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served.
• Consult with the school nurse regarding special dietary needs and serious food allergies of students and staff.
• Be responsible for the proper storage of all food items, keeping frozen and refrigerated items at the required temperatures.
• Determine the quantities of each food to be prepared daily and the size of serving to meet the necessary age requirements.
• Supervise and instruct kitchen personnel in the safe, proper, and efficient use of all kitchen equipment.
• Supervise and assist in the serving of food
• Supervise the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, and tables
• Cooperate with Building Principals and custodians in maintaining healthful and sanitary conditions of the food preparation, storage, serving, and dining areas

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Vallivue School District is seeking a Nutrition Services Supervisor to lead the district’s school meal program. You will direct kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and coordinate with the nurse for dietary needs while aligning with state and federal guidelines.

The role oversees food preparation, storage, and serving, and collaborates with building principals and staff to deliver nutritious meals. Strong organizational and budgeting skills are essential.