School Kitchen Manager: Lead Safe, Nutritious Meals

West Valley School District #363; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Valley School District #363 is seeking a Serving & Kitchen Manager to coordinate and supervise a school kitchen, ensuring high-quality, safe meals for students. The role includes managing staff, planning meals, and maintaining inventory and sanitation standards at Orchard Center Elementary in Spokane, WA.

The position requires leadership experience, a WA Food Worker Card, and completing district trainings within 30 days of hire. A ServeSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in quantity food service; AA/AS degree may substitute for one year of related work experience.
• Maintain a valid WA Food Worker Card.
• Completion of kitchen administration training and passing standardized testing for computer skills, USDA knowledge, meal planning software, basic math, and student data systems.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint clearance.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license or mobility evidence.
• I-9 Employment Eligibility.
• Completion of all district-required trainings within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for warming and serving of food at a site under a 'ship-out' model.
• Manages kitchen staff; assigns daily duties, production, stocking, and cleaning schedules.
• Prepares and serves breakfast and lunch; ensures adherence to food safety and sanitation rules.
• Oversees cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen areas, equipment, tools, and utensils.
• Provides direction and training on food preparation and equipment care to staff, substitutes, and student workers.
• Plans quantities and prepares all meals on-site based on the menu, recipes, production records, portions, and number of students.
• Maintains working inventory levels of food and supplies through purchasing, receiving, and inventory controls.
• Ensures received items are stored properly.

Skills

Leadership experience

ServeSafe certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA/AS degree substitute for one year experience

Job description

West Valley School District #363 is seeking a Serving & Kitchen Manager to coordinate and supervise a school kitchen, ensuring high-quality, safe meals for students. The role includes managing staff, planning meals, and maintaining inventory and sanitation standards at Orchard Center Elementary in Spokane, WA.

The position requires leadership experience, a WA Food Worker Card, and completing district trainings within 30 days of hire. A ServeSafe certification is preferred.