Nutrition Services Assistant Manager

About the role

Reports to the Nutrition Services Director. This full-time position (35–40 hours per week) is responsible for the preparation and serving of food to students and/or cashiering during breakfast and lunch shifts. A dress code is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned by the Food Services Director in an efficient manner.
• Maintain a high quality of safety and cleanliness in all aspects of the kitchen and dining area to comply with city, county, and state health codes.
• Assign and supervise work of food service staff in the kitchen manager’s absence.
• Attend manager meetings as scheduled by the Food Services Director.
• Verify and sign invoices of food shipments.
• Properly store all food and supplies upon delivery.
• Assist the kitchen manager to determine the quantity of food to be prepared each day and ensure proper serving sizes to meet the requirements of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and After School Snack Program.
• Assist and prepare food according to planned menus and determine if finished product is acceptable in appearance and flavor before serving.
• Assist the kitchen manager to conduct inventories of food and supplies.
• Assist the kitchen manager in planning, directing, and supervising the daily cleaning of kitchen, cafeteria, and equipment; report any equipment breakdowns to the Food Service Director.
• Oversee the closing of computers and locking of milk boxes, storeroom, and kitchen.
• Report any accidents or problems to the Food Service Director.
• Cooperate with the building Principal in conducting the food service program and related activities.
• Perform other appropriate duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Jefferson City School District.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Experience in the preparation of a wide variety of food on a quantity basis.
• Competency for assigned responsibilities with previous personnel supervision preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, and cater miscellaneous school events.
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 40 lbs.