Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $20.25 - $23.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
West Fargo Public Schools is a forward-thinking and inclusive educational district dedicated to fostering a productive learning and working environment for its students, staff, and community. The district emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all aspects of its operations, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment. With a commitment to support its employees and enhance student wellness, West Fargo Public Schools provides a range of programs and services that meet the needs of its diverse population. Employees benefit from a supportive organizational culture that values collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement within the educational setting.
The West Fargo Public Schools Food Services Department is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Elementary Kitchen Manager to join its dynamic team at Willow Park Elementary School. This position plays a crucial leadership role in managing the school kitchen operations, which includes overseeing food preparation, ensuring compliance with food safety and health guidelines, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service to students and staff. The Elementary Kitchen Manager will report directly to the Food Service Site Supervisor and is responsible for creating a positive work environment, training and evaluating food service staff, and maintaining high food quality standards.
This is a full-time, 182-day ongoing position aligned with the 2026-27 school calendar, offering a competitive salary based on experience ranging from $20.25 to $23.25 per hour. Working Monday through Friday, the role requires an individual with proven leadership abilities, strong organizational skills, and a passion for food service excellence within an educational environment.
The role demands someone who not only manages day-to-day kitchen operations but also embodies key qualities such as effective communication, collaboration, compassion, creativity, critical thinking, reflection, resilience, and responsibility. The Elementary Kitchen Manager will be instrumental in enhancing the learner and employee experience, ensuring that food service operations support student nutrition and wellness initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of kitchen facilities, managing supply orders, conducting inventories, and ensuring adherence to budgetary and staffing constraints while fostering a culture of respect and teamwork.
This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on student health by managing nutritious meal services and inspiring a culture of positive food experiences in a school setting. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of experience in large quantity food preparation, basic computational skills, and food safety training completed within six months of hire. Prior experience in a school environment is preferred. Candidates are expected to exhibit sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate punctuality and reliability in adhering to work schedules.
The West Fargo Public Schools district values its veterans and offers ND Veteran’s Preference to eligible applicants, encouraging a diverse range of applicants to apply. The commitment to equity is reflected in every facet of the hiring process, ensuring opportunities for all qualified candidates who bring a holistic perspective to their role.
The West Fargo Public Schools Food Services Department is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Elementary Kitchen Manager to join its dynamic team at Willow Park Elementary School. This position plays a crucial leadership role in managing the school kitchen operations, which includes overseeing food preparation, ensuring compliance with food safety and health guidelines, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service to students and staff. The Elementary Kitchen Manager will report directly to the Food Service Site Supervisor and is responsible for creating a positive work environment, training and evaluating food service staff, and maintaining high food quality standards.
This is a full-time, 182-day ongoing position aligned with the 2026-27 school calendar, offering a competitive salary based on experience ranging from $20.25 to $23.25 per hour. Working Monday through Friday, the role requires an individual with proven leadership abilities, strong organizational skills, and a passion for food service excellence within an educational environment.
The role demands someone who not only manages day-to-day kitchen operations but also embodies key qualities such as effective communication, collaboration, compassion, creativity, critical thinking, reflection, resilience, and responsibility. The Elementary Kitchen Manager will be instrumental in enhancing the learner and employee experience, ensuring that food service operations support student nutrition and wellness initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of kitchen facilities, managing supply orders, conducting inventories, and ensuring adherence to budgetary and staffing constraints while fostering a culture of respect and teamwork.
This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on student health by managing nutritious meal services and inspiring a culture of positive food experiences in a school setting. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of experience in large quantity food preparation, basic computational skills, and food safety training completed within six months of hire. Prior experience in a school environment is preferred. Candidates are expected to exhibit sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate punctuality and reliability in adhering to work schedules.
The West Fargo Public Schools district values its veterans and offers ND Veteran’s Preference to eligible applicants, encouraging a diverse range of applicants to apply. The commitment to equity is reflected in every facet of the hiring process, ensuring opportunities for all qualified candidates who bring a holistic perspective to their role.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Minimum of 3 years of prior experience with large quantity food preparation preferred
- Basic computational skills
- Prior experience working in a school setting is preferred
- Completion of a food safety training course within 6 months of hire
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Minimum of 3 years of prior experience with large quantity food preparation preferred
- Basic computational skills
- Prior experience working in a school setting is preferred
- Completion of a food safety training course within 6 months of hire
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in English
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively
- Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement
- Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance
Job Duties
- Oversees the preparation and service of meals to students and staff by following established procedures
- Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff
- Maintains open and effective communication with building administrator
- Provides on-going training and daily direction to food service employees
- Evaluates work performance of food service workers
- Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity
- Prepares food items utilizing district approved standardized recipes and instructs personnel in the use of the recipes
- Adheres to budgeted staffing levels by ensuring kitchen staff work within assigned shift hours
- Ensures food product rotation by conducting weekly inventory of freezers, coolers and storerooms
- Maintains facilities by making regular inspections of the kitchen, identify and report problem areas, and follow up until completion
- Supervises activities of kitchen staff in food preparation to ensure proper safety, sanitation, quality and portion control
- Submits weekly food and supply order
- Maintains accurate production records for each meal
- Carries out internal promotional programs for food service
- Attends and participates in monthly meetings, trainings and/or workshops
- Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities
- Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations
- Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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