CLASSIFIED_Kitchen Sub Manager_Nutrition Services

Job Title Kitchen Sub Manager – Nutrition Services (classified) Department Food and Nutrition Services Education and Certification High school diploma or GED required. Experience in school food service is preferred; experience in customer service and management is beneficial. Gretna Public Schools will pay for ServSafe certification, School Nutrition Association membership, continuing education, and training. Salary and Benefits Starting wage $20.25 per hour (higher with school nutrition experience). Full‑time position with district‑paid health insurance. Work hours 6:00 am–2:00 pm Monday‑Friday; evenings, weekends, and holidays off. Reports To Director of Food and Nutrition Services and Building Principal. Responsibilities Support daily preparation and lunch service to students, assisting in all aspects of nutrition services in the assigned school building. Assist in ordering, receiving, storing, and managing inventory of food supplies in accordance with school menus and district policies. Perform quality control by inspecting raw and cooked products; analyze services or processes to evaluate and improve service or performance. Handle and prepare food of all types according to food safety standards and regulations; manage own time and kitchen staff time. Train, supervise, and coordinate activities of kitchen staff, including food preparation, food service, equipment use and maintenance, and all cleaning procedures. Maintain a clean and safe kitchen and servery area; inspect supplies, maintain equipment, and monitor sanitation practices to ensure conformance to established standards. Provide safe and appropriate meal accommodations for students with special diets, preventing cross‑contamination and other risks; collaborate with students, families, nursing staff, and other personnel as needed. Adhere to the district code of ethics for non‑certificated staff; provide high‑level service to students and school staff; develop and maintain positive, professional working relationships with students, parents, building staff, and colleagues within the department. Maintain all kitchen and temperature logs; record production and operational data on specified computer applications. Adhere to all federal and state USDA regulations and state and local food codes. Adhere to all district policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives. Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and district rules. Handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiate with others; communicate appropriately and fully as required. Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Director of Nutrition Services, Kitchen Manager, Principal, or other supervisors. Working Conditions Inside kitchen and servery. Exposure to extremes of heat and humidity, high temperatures from cooking operations, cold temperatures in walk‑in coolers and freezers, hazards of moving machinery, hot cooking surfaces and equipment, hot steam, slippery floors, and sharp objects. Essential Functions The essential functions of the Sub Manager position include regular, dependable in‑person attendance on the job; the ability to perform identified tasks and performance responsibilities requiring effective teaching and communication skills; and the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements. Physical Requirements Walking, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, and moving equipment throughout the day. Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 90 pounds depending on the task. Performing activities such as climbing ladders and using hand/grip strength. At‑Will Position This is an at‑will position and may be terminated with or without cause at any time. Position Type Full‑time. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The policy of Gretna Public Schools is not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies, or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply are asked to make their request to the Superintendent. Contact Information Kaitlyn Lansman, Director of Nutrition Services Gretna Admin Office Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Gretna Public Schools