School Kitchen Manager: Lead Nutritious Meals & Team

Nutrition Services; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrition Services in Spokane, WA, seeks a Serving Manager to coordinate, supervise, and operate a school kitchen, ensuring high-quality, safe, nutritious meals following guidelines. You will oversee inventory, equipment, staff, cooking procedures, and cleaning while engaging with students, staff, and the public in a cooperative, professional manner.

This role requires leadership, ServeSafe certification, and a strong grasp of USDA meal patterns, food safety, and district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in quantity food service; AA/AS may substitute for one year.
• Maintain a valid WA Food Worker Card.
• Kitchen administration training and successful testing for computer skills, USDA knowledge, meal planning software, basic math, and student data systems.
• Background fingerprint clearance (WA and FBI).
• Valid WA driver’s license or mobility evidence.
• Complete all district trainings within 30 days from hire.
• Preferred: ServeSafe certification and prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for warming and serving of food at a site under a ship-out model.
• Manages kitchen staff; assigns duties, production, stocking, and cleaning schedules.
• Works assigned shift per bid.
• Assists in preparation, cooking, and serving of breakfast and lunch.
• Oversees food safety and sanitation, cleaning, and equipment care.
• Trains staff and student workers on food prep and equipment use.
• Plans quantities and prepares meals on-site based on menu and production records.
• Ensures menu item standards and proper serving for reimbursable meals per NSBP/NSLP rules.
• Maintains inventory levels through purchasing, receiving, and controls.
• Opens/closes kitchen per school year, maintains deposits/reports, and prepares production records.
• Maintains confidentiality of student free/reduced status and communicates with nurses about allergies.
• Reports issues to Nutrition Services Supervisor and principal.
• Follows Nutrition Services policies; supports special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

ServeSafe certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA/AS degree may substitute for one year of experience

WA Food Worker Card

Kitchen administration training and testing (computer skills, USDA knowledge, meal planning software, basic math, student data systems)

Fingerprint clearance (WA State Patrol & FBI)

WA driver’s license

District required trainings within 30 days of hire

Job description

Nutrition Services in Spokane, WA, seeks a Serving Manager to coordinate, supervise, and operate a school kitchen, ensuring high-quality, safe, nutritious meals following guidelines. You will oversee inventory, equipment, staff, cooking procedures, and cleaning while engaging with students, staff, and the public in a cooperative, professional manner.

This role requires leadership, ServeSafe certification, and a strong grasp of USDA meal patterns, food safety, and district policies.