School Nutrition Lead: Kitchen & Meals Ops

District Wide; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Cty District Wide in Frankfort, Kentucky seeks a Nutrition Program Assistant Manager for the 2026-2027 school year. The role oversees kitchen operations, assists the Manager in meal preparation and service, and ensures compliance with federal regulations and food safety standards.

The position is classified, non-exempt, on the Food Service Salary Schedule Grade FS3, with 250 days of 7.5 hours each. Starting Aug 1, 2026, salary range $15.81–$19.87 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Able to understand oral and written directions.
• Ability to work with others in the organization.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions in food preparation.
• Must complete training for certification of beginning school food service personnel (702 KAR 6:045).
• Must recertify annually.

Responsibilities

• Accepts major responsibility for actual cooking and preparation of meals.
• Works in the food serving line.
• Ensures standards for food quality are observed.
• Maintains proper sanitary conditions.
• Assists Manager with weighing, measuring, and mixing foods to comply with Federal regulations on serving size and quality.
• Assists Manager in monthly inventory of all supplies.
• Performs other cafeteria duties as assigned by the Manager/Director/Principal.
• Attends at least six hours of annual training plus food safety training.
• Performs all duties of Manager in their absence.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Oral and written comprehension

Teamwork

Knowledge of food prep methods

Food safety awareness

Certification training (702 KAR 6:045)

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency as required by KY law

Job description

Franklin Cty District Wide in Frankfort, Kentucky seeks a Nutrition Program Assistant Manager for the 2026-2027 school year. The role oversees kitchen operations, assists the Manager in meal preparation and service, and ensures compliance with federal regulations and food safety standards.

The position is classified, non-exempt, on the Food Service Salary Schedule Grade FS3, with 250 days of 7.5 hours each. Starting Aug 1, 2026, salary range $15.81–$19.87 per hour.