Student Nutrition - Elementary Kitchen Manager

Elementary Kitchen ManagerStudent Nutrition - Elementary Kitchen Manager - Mize Elementary School 2026-2027 School Year Shift Hours: 8.0 hours per day, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Position Function (include but are not limited to the following): The kitchen manager effectively, leads and participates in preparing and serving food items to students and school personnel at an assigned site; arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner; monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas and assures a safe and sanitary working environment. Starting Salary: $18.60/hour - commensurate with experience Benefits: USD 232 offers an excellent benefits package! Visit our benefits page for more information. Requirements: - All employees must have a current TB test (Tuberculosis). If you've had a recent TB Test (less than 12 months ago) we can accept a copy of your test results. If it's been more than 1 year ago, you will be required to obtain a new test. Employees are responsible for the cost of the test. -Must pass standardized strength & agility testing requiring lifting up to 50 pounds. -Must submit pre-employment physical prior to first day of workTitle The Student Nutrition Kitchen Manager assists in the preparation and serving of food, and in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen facilities. To accomplish these tasks the Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager must work closely with the staff and administration of USD 232. Supervision Director of Student Nutrition/Student Nutrition ManagerFringe benefits as scheduled by the Board of EducationMonthly discretionary leave accrualTuition Reimbursement3 days bereavement leave per occurrence169.5 workday calendarHigh school diploma or equivalentQualifications Experience in large scale food production and kitchen managementHealth and inoculation Certificate on file in the district officeMust pass strength and agility testMust pass criminal background checkMust have valid driver's license and able to drive district and personal vehicleMust attend Food Safety Basic ClassPhysical Requires prolonged standing.Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials up to 50 poundsOccasional stooping, bending, and reachingMust work indoors and outdoors year-roundMust work in noisy and crowded environmentsMust be able to climb stairs and use a small stepladderMust work in and around fumes and odorsPrepare and serve food, and clean kitchen equipment as directedMaintain proper sanitary and safety practicesSee that district policies are observed at all timesKeep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniquesManage all kitchen employees; to include training and administering 60 day and annual evaluationsOrder and maintain adequate supplies of food, paper supplies and equipmentFollow standardized recipesOversee and participate in cooking, preparation and serving of food and drinkEvaluate prepared food for appearance, flavor and temperatureKeep an accurate daily record of meals servedOversee kitchen clean-up and storage of leftover foodInspect and inventory deliveries confirming order accuracy, quality and quantitySubmit invoices to the Nutrition Services OfficeCheck and record daily refrigerator, freezer and dish machine temperaturesMaintain a safe and sanitary environment complying with Kansas Department of Agriculture guidelinesAdhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control PlanOther duties as assigned by the Director of Student Nutrition or Student Nutrition ManagerFLSA – Non-Exempt 8/27/2026 Unified School District No. 232