Assistant Food Service Manager

Position Type:
Food Services/Assistant Food Service Manager

Date Posted:
6/18/2026

Location:
Food Service Department
Bryant School District

Assistant Food Service Manager

Department: Food Service


Job Status: Full Time


FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Reports To: Food Service Manager


Grade/Level: Classified


Amount of Travel Required: Varies


Job Type: Regular


Positions Supervised: Food Service Workers


Work Schedule:


220-day contract. Hours vary and include a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. However, the daily schedule may vary depending on the needs of the district.


POSITION SUMMARY

Food Service Assistant Managers are responsible, under the direction of the Food Service Manager, for the daily operation of cafeterias in schools throughout the district. Their responsibilities include supervision of food service workers while preparing, cooking, and serving large quantities of food for students and staff and maintaining safe and sanitary conditions in accordance with state health regulations.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Essential Functions Statement(s)

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Consult with Food Service Manager on quantity and quality of food needed.


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Assist Food Service Manager in planning menus that meet all reimbursable meal program requirements and that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.


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Assist Food Service Manager in monitoring menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically.


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Assist Food Service Manager in submitting recommendations for food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.


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Assist Food Service Manager in directing and evaluating the activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.


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Train new employees.


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Maintain a pleasant work environment for employees by promoting good work habits.


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Assist Food Service Manager in Completing paperwork needed to comply with state and federal requirements.


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Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.


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Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries.


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Cook food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.


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Ensure that kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, work areas, and cafeteria tables are cleaned to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.


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Oversee deliveries of food and supplies to ensure that orders are correct.


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Apportion and serve food to students and staff in accordance with USDA and state guidelines.


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Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.


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Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.


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Take inventory of supplies and equipment.


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Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed.


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Count money, run required reports, and take funds to the bank for deposit, as assigned.


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Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.


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Report suspected bullying to the building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.


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Adhere to all policies of the District.


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Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager.


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

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Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.


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Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.


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Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.


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Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.


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Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.


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Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.


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Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.


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Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.


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Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.


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Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.


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Punctuality - Ability to report to work on time on a day-to-day basis.


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Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.


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Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.


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Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.


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Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.


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Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.


SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred


Experience:

Experience in school food service preferred, with supervisory experience preferred.

Computer Skills:

Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.


Certifications &
Licenses:

Must have manager certification from ADE Child Nutrition.


Other Requirements:

1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
2. Appropriate personal conduct at all times around students and other staff members.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position.


O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)


F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)


C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)


Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand


C


Walk


C


Sit


O


Manually Manipulate


C


Reach Outward


C


Reach Above Shoulder


F


Climb


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Crawl


N


Squat or Kneel


F


Bend


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Grasp


C


Speak


F


10 lbs or less


C


11-20 lbs


F


21-50 lbs


O


51-100 lbs


O


Over 100 lbs


N


Push/Pull

12 lbs or less


C


13-25 lbs


F


26-40 lbs


F


41-100 lbs


O


Other Physical Requirements

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Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)


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Sense of Sound - Ability to carry on normal conversations.


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Sense of Smell


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Sense of Taste


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Sense of Touch


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Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Aprons, gloves, and other equipment as required for the job assignment.


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Sense of Balance


WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most work is performed in kitchen areas. Noise ranges from low to moderately high depending on whether meals are being served or not. Personnel may experience higher than normal working temperatures while in proximity to stoves, dishwashers, and other kitchen equipment.


Employee signature:_________________________ Date:____________________

The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate.

It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.