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Job Description
JOB STATUS
UNTIL
FILLED POSTING DATE
06/09/2026
POSTING NUMBER:
00007874
LOCATION:
Child Nutrition
POSITION TITLE
Assistant Kitchen Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary Purpose:
To develop management skills required to serve safe, nutritious, appealing meals to students and staff in an atmosphere of friendliness, cleanliness and efficiency. Assist the child nutrition manager with all aspect of the campus food service operation. Work closely and cooperatively with the child nutrition manager to ensure that food production and service is in accordance with established standards, rules and regulations. Assist the child nutrition with training, ordering and inventory and overall operational efficiency. Be willing and able to assist other campuses when the manager is out.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Responsibilities and Duties Comply with applicable child nutrition guidelines and policies. Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety. Provide quality food service to students with emphasis on nutritional value, flavor and acceptability. Assist in preparation of orders for supplies and equipment according to outlined schedule. Assist in balancing labor and reducing daily waste. Assist in assuming responsibility for records of cash, food, supplies and equipment. Report malfunctioning equipment and ensure proper usage. Assist in training employees and new hires. Assist in entering information on production records and technician work sheets Assist in supervision of employees and new hires. Assist in preparation and posting of work schedules. Assist with monitoring time sheets and records for accuracy. Work special events and during emergencies as needed. Foster an attitude of customer satisfaction among staff. Correct unsafe conditions that may exist in the work area that could cause an accident. Report any conditions that are not correctable by you to the supervisor immediately. Know and practice the proper safety procedures in operating machinery and equipment as required for the job. Know and practice safety techniques in lifting, climbing and performing other job duties. Maintain food safety, quality and presentation. Maintain a safe, sanitary and hazard free working environment. Attendance at work is an essential function. Other duties assigned by the supervisor or designee.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Experience:
Experience in K-12 child nutrition preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education/Certification:
High school diploma or
G.E.D. TASN
certification preferred Servsafe certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to read and understand instructions for food preparation and safety procedures Possess people management and motivation skills Ability to maintain records Positive attitude toward use of computer and ten-key machine Ability to supervise employees engaged in food production tasks Ability to maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, inventory, and freezer/cooler logs Knowledge of TDA laws, rules and regulations governing service and production Ability to effectively communicate and interact with students, teachers, principals and parents Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
OTHER INFORMATION
Equipment Used:
Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, vegetable cutters, sharp cutting tool, ovens, dishwashers, food/utility carts and ladders.
Working Conditions:
Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over), pushing (intermittent), reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, walking (intermittent), standing (3-5 hours per day), kneeling (intermittent), repeated bending (intermittent), climbing (intermittent), specific visual requirements (reading product labels, directions/equipment operation), specific hearing requirement (oral and telephone conversations). Excessive heat, cold and humidity; excessive dampness or chilling, excessive noise (intermittent), fumes, solvents, works around machinery with moving parts, working on ladders or scaffolding, working with hands in water.
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION
APPLY TO:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
