School Nutrition - Assistant Manager

Read Mountain Middle School; Cloverdale (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Read Mountain Middle School in Cloverdale, VA, is seeking a dedicated school nutrition worker to manage daily cafeteria operations, including meal preparation, serving and record-keeping. The role requires sanitation certification and prior school food service experience.

You will work with school staff to ensure food safety, accurate reporting, and a clean, organized kitchen environment while supporting students and families in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of preparing, cooking and serving food in large quantities.
• Knowledge of food quality, safety and dietary requirements.
• Ability to supervise others and prepare reports.
• Organized with ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, oversee and participate in preparation, cooking and serving of food.
• Maintain food quality and service for students and staff.
• Ensure sanitation, safety and orderly kitchen operations.
• Train staff and supervise daily operations and records.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sanitation certification

Manager training completed

Experience in school food services

Job description

Botetourt County School Dist Read Mountain Middle School - Cloverdale, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Botetourt County Public Schools

Job Descriptions

www.bcps.k12.va.us

GROUP: Classified

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

GRADE: 330

SALARY RANGE: $18,066 to $37,297

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, supervising and providing assistance in the provisioning, operation, and functions of a smaller food service facility (cafeteria) with a staff serving, breakfast and lunch with additional ala carte sales.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• In addition to essential tasks associated with a school nutrition worker.
• Plan, coordinate, assign, oversee and participate as required in the preparation, cooking and serving of food.
• Maintain consistency in food preparation and service to students and school staff.
• Conduct professionalism when talking to parents, students and staff.
• Prepare equipment for food preparation and monitor refrigeration equipment.
• Order cafeteria supplies and prepare food orders as needed.
• Receive, check and sign for food delivered to school.
• Prepare and maintain accurate food service records.
• Prepare USDA inventory and production records.
• Set up monies for cash registers.
• Compile reports, bills, and cash register reports.
• Count and balance cash received; prepare deposit and deposit monies to the bank.
• Submit employee timesheets and absentee reports to the school nutrition office.
• Identify problems and suggest changes in methods and procedures.
• Supervise cleaning and sanitizing of eating utensils, counters and equipment.
• Maintain a sanitary and safe work environment.
• Open kitchen, set up equipment, prepare cafeteria for serving.
• Prepare work details for next day.
• Secure kitchen for the next day and when not in use.
• Coordinate efforts with school staff, faculty and support personnel, which include (delivery, maintenance, security, custodial).
• Train personnel in operational procedures.
• Attend meetings and inservice training.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of the preparation, cooking and serving of food in large quantities. General knowledge of food quality and values. Some knowledge of special dietary requirements. General knowledge of the practices used in receiving and storing food in large quantities. General knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in food handling and in the operation, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and work area. Ability to supervise the work of others. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff. Ability to work with others in a close fast paced environment and the ability to address customers and staff in a pleasant, courteous manner. Must be organized and be able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and correctly complete reports and documents in a timely manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED. A valid sanitation certification issued by the local health department required. Must have successfully completed the manager training class and successfully performed responsibilities while training as an on the job manager. Considerable experience in school food services or other food service.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Significant walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Ability to stand for long periods of time. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to chemicals and to risk of injury and/or illness.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

School Nutrition Association Certification, required yearly, offered online for free.

Last Update: August 2026

Job Details

Job ID: 5986172

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18,066 to $37,297 Per Year

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kris Clegg , Supervisor of Operations
• Transportation Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]