A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.
Assistant Kitchen Manager Ozark School District - 3.8 Ozark, MO Job Details 6 hours ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Staff supervision Food service health code compliance Team supervision ServSafe In-person customer service High school diploma or GED Food safety sanitizing procedures HACCP Managing kitchen staff
Full Job Description JobID:
2645
Position Type:
Nutrition Services/Cafeteria Manager Date Posted:
8/12/2026
Location:
Middle School Date Available:
ASAP OZARK R-VI SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE
ASSISTANT
KITCHEN MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS
1. Thorough knowledge of food preparation and sanitation, including HACCP procedures 2. Ability to work well with and to supervise others when manager is out 3. Pleasant attitude toward students, faculty, vendors and the general public 4. Strong organizational skills 5. ServSafe certification (Must obtain certification within 4 weeks of employment) 6. High school graduate supplemented by three years food service experience
REPORTS TO
Kitchen Manager
JOB GOAL
To assist in preparing nutritious and appetizing school meals, serving meals, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen, eating areas, utensils and equipment as part of providing a quality food service program. Assist manager to ensure meals are prepared and served in accordance with the USDA and State Child Nutrition Policies and local requirements.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist in the ordering, receiving and maintaining inventories of food items such as dairy products, bakery goods and produce; assists in completing all necessary paperwork regarding inventories, students served and other statistical summary reports 2. Prepares food items according to the district menu, following standardized recipes and portions on the production records. 3. Serves food to students and other customers using correct portion control utensils and showing exceptional customer service skills 4. Assists with the completion of daily production records and HACCP record keeping forms 5. Keeps dishes, utensils and kitchen clean and orderly; mops/sweeps floors and assists with other housekeeping duties; ensures that facilities are kept in strict sanitary condition 6. Performs special cleaning tasks to include cleaning refrigerators, freezers, serving tables, warming units, stoves, filters and walls within the facility 7. Prepares plates/trays ready for serving, taking lunch counts, refilling stock, checking in supplies, preparing food for freezing and maintains records. 8. Ensures security of storerooms, coolers, and freezers; ensures that equipment has been cleaned and secured properly 9. Reports needs for equipment maintenance to Kitchen Manager 10. Handles other duties as required or requested including special functions and catered events
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time
