School Cafeteria Supervisor & Nutrition Aide

Vallivue School District; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallivue School District seeks a Nutrition Services Supervisor to oversee school cafeteria operations and coordinate kitchen activities. You will ensure safe food storage, assist with serving duties, and maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced environment aligned with federal and state guidelines.

The role requires ensuring proper food handling, supervising staff, and collaborating with principals and custodians to sustain healthful dining spaces for students.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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

Food service knowledge

Supervisory ability

Inventory procedures

Bookkeeping basics

MSDS knowledge

Communication skills

Organization

Staff collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Vallivue School District seeks a Nutrition Services Supervisor to oversee school cafeteria operations and coordinate kitchen activities. You will ensure safe food storage, assist with serving duties, and maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced environment aligned with federal and state guidelines.

The role requires ensuring proper food handling, supervising staff, and collaborating with principals and custodians to sustain healthful dining spaces for students.