Kitchen Assistant Manager

This position is offered within a public school district's food services department that is committed to providing high-quality, nutritious meals to elementary school students. The department operates in compliance with federal, state, and district regulations including those relating to free and reduced lunch programs, ensuring that all children have access to healthy meals that support their academic success and well-being. The role is integral to maintaining smooth food service operations within the school cafeteria environment, which includes food preparation, customer service, supervision, and administrative responsibilities related to cashiering and recordkeeping. The district follows a calendar of 178 service days and the employment type can be classified as full-time during these operational days. The salary rate for this position is $16.80 per hour, reflecting the importance of the role in supporting both the nutritional needs and safety of students throughout the school year.

The Assistant Manager of Food Services at the elementary school level plays a critical role in assisting the Food Service Manager by overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards. This role requires a combination of supervisory skills, cash handling, food preparation expertise, and administrative acumen. The Assistant Manager helps to monitor cashiering activities, manages daily cash balancing and prepares bank deposits, and maintains accurate and detailed food service records including production sheets, food and milk orders, inventories, and meal counts. They are also actively involved in ordering and receiving supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Beyond operational and administrative duties, the Assistant Manager supports the training and supervision of food service staff, ensuring that all employees adhere to district policies and safety practices. This includes assisting with new employee orientation and evaluation. The role demands a thorough knowledge of food safety regulations and the ability to follow standardized recipes and food handling techniques to maintain high-quality food standards and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the position operates standard and specialized kitchen equipment and must uphold cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen areas and equipment.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with school personnel and students alike. They must be capable of multitasking efficiently in a fast-paced meal service environment and demonstrate excellent recordkeeping and accounting abilities to ensure the accuracy of cash transactions and food service data. Physical capability to work extended periods on foot, lift up to 50 pounds, and operate kitchen machinery safely is essential. The role provides an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the school community by ensuring that food service operations run efficiently and safely, directly impacting the health and well-being of students during their critical developmental years.

Overall, this role is vital to supporting the district's commitment to excellent food service and nutrition programs within the elementary school setting, fostering a safe, efficient, and pleasant dining experience for students and staff alike.