Kitchen Assistant Manager

This position is offered by a public school district, primarily providing educational services to the community with a focus on nurturing students in a safe and supportive environment. The district is committed to offering quality educational experiences, which include nutritious food options that meet health and safety standards. They strive to maintain high standards in all aspects of school operations, including food services, to support the overall growth and well-being of students, directly contributing to their ability to perform academically and socially within the school setting.

The role of Assistant Food Service Manager at an elementary school within the district is a critical support position that helps maintain food service procedures and assists with kitchen supervision and food preparation. This position offers a salary of $16.80 per hour and works under a calendar of 178 student days. The Assistant Food Service Manager plays an essential role in ensuring that food service operations run smoothly, according to district policies and health guidelines.

Under the supervision of the Food Service Manager, this professional oversees cashiering duties, monitors daily cash transactions, balances cash receipts, and prepares bank deposits. The role also involves maintaining accurate food service records such as production sheets, inventory logs, time sheets, meal counts, and ordering of supplies. This position requires knowledge of food preparation techniques following standardized recipes and strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards to ensure that meals are safely prepared and served to students.

The Assistant Manager frequently steps into the manager's role in their absence, overseeing ordering and production needs. This involves training and orienting new employees, supervising staff performance, and helping evaluate food service personnel. The role requires the ability to operate various kitchen equipment safely and maintain proper care of these tools, as well as keep the kitchen environment clean and organized.

This position requires the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and supervisors, maintain records accurately, and accomplish multiple tasks efficiently within the fast-paced environment of a school cafeteria. Health and safety are paramount, and the Assistant Food Service Manager must apply knowledge of district policies, including regulations linked to free and reduced lunch programs.

Moreover, the position demands physical ability to work on one’s feet for extended periods of time, lift or move up to 50 pounds, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and good vision and hearing, which are essential for both safety and productivity. This role offers an opportunity to positively impact students’ daily lives by ensuring they have access to healthy, well-prepared meals in a safe and welcoming environment, while also supporting the operational success of the school’s food services department.

Overall, this position combines administrative duties with hands-on food preparation and customer service elements, creating an integral link between school operations and student welfare. It is ideal for individuals who are organized, detail-oriented, possess good leadership skills, and have a passion for working in an educational setting to support young learners and the school community.