Assistant Kitchen Manager - Secondary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is a leading public school district located in Northglenn, Colorado, committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion. This dynamic district is dedicated to eliminating disparities in educational achievement and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. The district upholds the mission to elevate student success every day in every classroom by creating supportive learning environments and providing high-quality educational services. At Adams 12 Five Star Schools, employees are valued for their dedication to inclusive excellence, and the district actively encourages candidates who can contribute to this mission to apply and highlight their strengths in promoting equity and student achievement.

The position available is Nutrition Services Assistant Kitchen Manager, Secondary, located at Northglenn High School. This is a permanent, regular part-time role with 36.25 hours per week, scheduled over 9 months per year, compensating an hourly wage ranging from $19.47 to $24.00 depending on experience and step placement. The role is classified at Grade G5 with a FTE of 0.90625.

In this role, the assistant kitchen manager serves as a key leader in managing daily kitchen operations and supporting the kitchen manager in ensuring efficient and timely food preparation within a large-scale school meal program. Responsibilities include leading the kitchen team through food preparation tasks, managing batch cooking, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards aligned with local health department regulations, and ensuring compliance with all state and federal nutrition service policies. The assistant manager also plays a vital role in customer relations by responding promptly and professionally to comments and concerns, fostering positive relationships with school staff, nutrition employees, and the wider community.

The position demands a strong understanding of food safety procedures, inventory control, cash handling, and special dietary accommodations, along with the ability to supervise operational functions in the kitchen. The assistant kitchen manager is expected to make routine decisions in the absence of the kitchen manager and assist in administrative tasks like preparing menu worksheets, managing storage areas, and reporting vendor issues. This role requires both leadership and hands-on skills to maintain the quality and efficiency of food service operations, ensuring a positive experience for students and staff.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in school meal programs or food service management, with a preference for those with experience in large-volume food preparation or nutrition services training. Applicants should be at least 18 years old and will undergo a criminal background check along with other pre-employment screenings. Knowledge of national professional standards and training requirements for nutrition service professionals, along with preferred certifications like SNA and participation in relevant professional associations, is highly encouraged to support continuous professional development.

Overall, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of students by ensuring high standards in school nutrition services. Adams 12 Five Star Schools provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and various retirement plans to support its employees. This role not only requires technical and managerial skills but also a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe environment within the school food service setting.