School Cafeteria Lead: Nutrition & Kitchen Operations

Vallivue School District; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallivue School District in Idaho is seeking a Nutrition Services Supervisor to prepare and serve nutritious meals for students in an efficient, clean environment, complying with state and federal guidelines. To coordinate the work of the school kitchen and cafeteria.

This role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and the ability to work with students and staff. The position involves supervising staff, maintaining storage and sanitation, and coordinating with building leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree
• Minimum experience in cafeteria food service as determined by the Board
• 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

• Kitchen and Food Operations
• Be responsible for the proper storage of food items, keeping frozen and refrigerated items at the required temperatures
• Assist in the serving of food
• 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

Supervision

Bookkeeping

Inventory management

Food safety

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Vallivue School District in Idaho is seeking a Nutrition Services Supervisor to prepare and serve nutritious meals for students in an efficient, clean environment, complying with state and federal guidelines. To coordinate the work of the school kitchen and cafeteria.

This role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and the ability to work with students and staff. The position involves supervising staff, maintaining storage and sanitation, and coordinating with building leadership.