Nutrition Services Elementary Manager
Salary Range
Starting at $26.17 per hour, with an additional $1.05 per hour with Level 4 School Nutrition Association Certification.
Application Review
All candidates will be reviewed and considered upon submission, no sooner than 5 days after the posting date. Interviews may be scheduled as soon as one week from posting date.
Start Date
August 18, 2026, for training and beginning-of-year preparations. Official school start date is August 31, 2026.
Schedule
Approximately 7:00 am - 2:00 pm school days; includes 10 paid holidays and accrues sick time.
Benefit Eligible
Yes
Student Level
Elementary School
Position Summary
Performs intermediate technical work preparing food, maintaining food preparation and usage records, ordering and maintaining food levels, accepting and processing food payments and deliveries, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Assistant Director of Nutrition Services and the Building Principal. Departmental oversight is exercised over all personnel within the department.
Essential Functions
- Captains, monitors, oversees, and participates as required in the work of other employees engaged in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food
- Ensures that foodstuffs are cooked in quantities according to menus, good dietary principles, and number of persons served
- Prepares and maintains menu, special diet meals, and other various records
- Inspects kitchen equipment, storeroom, food, and employees to maintain proper sanitation and operation
- Instructs and trains other employees in the operation of equipment and utensils, and in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food in accordance with good dietary principles and food service methodology
- Oversees and coordinates the cleaning and maintenance of culinary utensils, equipment, and working areas
- Ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and policies
- Keeps accurate records of temperatures, staff scheduling, online payments, inventory, cash payments, lunch counts, and milk usage
- Completes food orders online from vendors and the district warehouse
- Tracks and approves timesheets
- Orders and receives materials and supplies for food preparation and clean up
- Prepares and maintains safety data sheets
- Prepares the kitchen, equipment, and supplies for the end-of-year closing or summer maintenance
- Provides customer service to students, staff, parents, extended day, visitors, and the general public
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education And /or Experience
A high school diploma or GED and moderate experience working in a food service role.
Special Requirements
- Obtain School Nutrition Association Level IV Certification within one (1) year of hire
- MN Certified Food Protection Manager required within six (6) months of hire
Perks Of Working With Us
- Ideal hours - no nights, weekends, summers, or holidays!
- Connecting with your community by serving neighborhood kids!
- Interacting with students during one of their favorite parts of the day!
- Making new friends in an exciting, team setting!
- Paid training opportunities!
- Paid holidays and personal time off!
- Complimentary meals!
- Uniform Allowance!
- Most importantly - have FUN while making a difference in students' lives!
Mission
The mission of WBLAS Nutrition Services, an exceptional team vital to our district dedicated to the nutritional needs of our students, is to ensure nutritionally enticing meals in a safe and welcoming environment that acknowledges and values each student through a system distinguished by:
- A student-driven menu
- Sustainable and locally sourced foods
- Innovative equipment and technology
- Knowledgeable staff;
- Students with life-long healthy eating habits
Food Safety
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Uniform Guidelines
- No jewelry or artificial eyelashes
- No false nails or nail polish
- No-slip, leather shoes
- Black pants, no denim or leggings
- WBLAS Nutrition Services uniform tops
- Pro-rated uniform allowance of up to $200 annually
Application Procedure
Apply Online
Email: jobs@isd624.org
Website URL: http://www.isd624.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
The White Bear Lake Area School District leading. . . minds to learning, hearts to compassion, lives to community service.