Student Nutrition - Elementary Kitchen Manager

Elementary Kitchen Manager

Student 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 work

Title 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 Manager

Fringe benefits as scheduled by the Board of Education

Monthly discretionary leave accrual

Tuition Reimbursement

3 days bereavement leave per occurrence

169.5 workday calendar

High school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications Experience in large scale food production and kitchen management

Health and inoculation Certificate on file in the district office

Must pass strength and agility test

Must pass criminal background check

Must have valid driver's license and able to drive district and personal vehicle

Must attend Food Safety Basic Class

Physical Requires prolonged standing.

Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds

Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching

Must work indoors and outdoors year-round

Must work in noisy and crowded environments

Must be able to climb stairs and use a small stepladder

Must work in and around fumes and odors

Prepare and serve food, and clean kitchen equipment as directed

Maintain proper sanitary and safety practices

See that district policies are observed at all times

Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques

Manage all kitchen employees; to include training and administering 60 day and annual evaluations

Order and maintain adequate supplies of food, paper supplies and equipment

Follow standardized recipes

Oversee and participate in cooking, preparation and serving of food and drink

Evaluate prepared food for appearance, flavor and temperature

Keep an accurate daily record of meals served

Oversee kitchen clean-up and storage of leftover food

Inspect and inventory deliveries confirming order accuracy, quality and quantity

Submit invoices to the Nutrition Services Office

Check and record daily refrigerator, freezer and dish machine temperatures

Maintain a safe and sanitary environment complying with Kansas Department of Agriculture guidelines

Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Nutrition or Student Nutrition Manager

FLSA Non-Exempt 8/27/2026