Elementary Kitchen Manager

Food Service Manager

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.

Job Summary: Food Service personnel are responsible to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services and the Food and Nutrition Services Field Supervisor. This position directs and manages the complete kitchen operation, kitchen staff and student assistants. The Manager is responsible for preparation of a "School Meal Pattern" breakfasts and lunches available to every school child; orders, prepares, and serves nutritious food as required by participation in the federal program; works cooperatively with staff, students, custodians, and parents; prepares all entres, soups, breads, salads, and desserts for school meals for students and staff; follows recipes and adapts as needed to adjust quality; keeps accurate inventory of all goods ordered; keeps accurate records for government reimbursement and financial accountability; maintains a clean kitchen and sanitary working conditions; operates point of sale (POS) system and cash register as necessary and provides direction to staff on the operation of the POS system and cash register; and performs other related duties.

Salary: $24.03 -$29.27 per hour. Salary is based on the 2025-2026 Food Service Salary Schedule (salary will be updated according to the 2026-27 school year salary schedule once it has been approved.) Salary placement is based on experience and longevity and will be determined by Human Resources.

Work Year: 193 days per year, 5.25 hours per day

Employment Qualifications: Food Handler's Permit required.

Knowledge of Food Service Routines and Procedures

• Ability to work with large and small equipment such as ovens, dishwashers, combi-oven, meat slicer, microwave, garbage disposal, mixer, and hot cabinet.
• Ability to operate point of sale system and computer with specific software.

Ability to Communicate Effectively

• Communicate effectively with building administrators, co-workers, parents and
• Ability to model a positive, caring attitude towards students and staff.

Ability to Problem Solve

• Ability to be flexible in a variety of food preparation and service circumstances.
• Ability to plan workload.

Ability to Read, Write, and Perform Basic Math Calculations with Accuracy

Able to Maintain a Neat and Clean Appearance and Meet the District Uniform Requirements

Working Conditions: Works in a kitchen environment; may have to stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis and requires occasional lifting and carrying of equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.

Benefits: Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program