School Nutrition Services Leader

Independent School District 196; Minnesota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Sick-leave

State pension plan

Tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible spending account

Vacation/holidays/personal leave

Job summary

Independent School District 196 is seeking a Nutrition Services Manager for Secondary, 8 hours per day (6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) districtwide operations. The role leads daily kitchen operations, staff scheduling, and ensures compliance with USDA school meal programs.

You will manage inventory, vendor ordering, and use the district's food service management system, while mentoring staff and maintaining safety and sanitation standards. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; associate's degree or certification in food and nutrition preferred.
• Certification: ServSafe Certification and Minnesota Food Manager Certificate (both obtainable within one year of employment).
• Training: Complete Level 2 of ST Requirements for SNA Certification within two years or have related post-secondary education.
• Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Experience: 1 year in institutional food service; school food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations including staff scheduling, food prep, and service.
• Ensure standardized recipes are followed and minimize waste.
• Manage inventory and ordering using the district's food service system.
• Uphold federal, state, and local safety and sanitation standards.
• Track daily food production, temperature logs, and sales reports in the system.
• Collaborate with Building Chief and Nutrition Coordinator to ensure equipment function.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff on safety and equipment usage.
• Oversee school meal and a la carte sales, cash handling, and deposits.
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Promote nutrition education and healthy eating in school and community.
• Manage staff timekeeping, absences, substitutes, and catering events.
• Participate in Nutrition Services committees and professional development.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Minnesota Food Manager Certificate

Microsoft Office Suite

Lead / Team leadership

Inventory management

Food service POS systems

Experience with school food service

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or certification in food and nutrition

Tools

Computerized food service management system

Point-of-sale systems

Excel

Word

Job description

Independent School District 196 is seeking a Nutrition Services Manager for Secondary, 8 hours per day (6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) districtwide operations. The role leads daily kitchen operations, staff scheduling, and ensures compliance with USDA school meal programs.

You will manage inventory, vendor ordering, and use the district's food service management system, while mentoring staff and maintaining safety and sanitation standards. Equal opportunity employer.