School Nutrition Manager - Elementary & Junior High

Queen Creek Unified School District; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking a Child Nutrition Manager at Gateway Polytechnic Academy in Arizona. The role oversees kitchen operations, ensures quality meals, promotes teamwork and maintains a compliant, efficient program for 193 days across 10 months.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a current Food Managers Certificate, and 1–2 years’ experience in large quantity food preparation, with school cafeteria experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current Food Managers Certificate.
• 1–2 years’ experience in large quantity food preparation; school cafeteria preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP and workplace safety requirements.
• Ability to organize and direct others.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand long periods.
• Ability to communicate with parents, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community.
• Train and supervise helpers at multiple locations.
• Operate daily meal tracking software and production records for NSLP/ NSBP.
• Complete orders and manage inventory and cash reporting.
• Supervise staff, evaluate performance, and manage labor within budget.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Staff supervision

Budget monitoring

Communication with parents and staff

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Current Food Managers Certificate

Tools

Windows OS

IBM computers

Job description

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking a Child Nutrition Manager at Gateway Polytechnic Academy in Arizona. The role oversees kitchen operations, ensures quality meals, promotes teamwork and maintains a compliant, efficient program for 193 days across 10 months.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a current Food Managers Certificate, and 1–2 years’ experience in large quantity food preparation, with school cafeteria experience preferred.