Assistant Nutrition Manager - Elementary 2026-2027

Stafford County Public Schools•Fredericksburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the School Nutrition Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen and cafeteria to ensure safe and nutritious meals are being provided to the students and staff. Duties include supervising, training, and scheduling kitchen personnel. Additionally, the Assistant Manager is responsible for managing daily cash register operations and deposits to the bank, completing daily reports, and conducting inventories.

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
Two (2) years of professional job related experience required.
ServSafe Certification required, or ability to obtain
Knowledge Institutional food service procedures, practices, and equipment.
Quality food production, nutritional values, and special dietary requirements.
Kitchen sanitation and safety measures.
Skills Comply with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles and guidelines.
Basic computer competency including but not limited to Windows, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
Perform business level math and accounting computations
Prepare food according to standardized recipes
Abilities Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and exchange in face-to-face communication with professionalism.
Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills
Use oral and written communication skills and thorough knowledge of English grammar and usage
Adapt to change and maintain flexibility
Address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work
Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Work on multiple projects while meeting all deadlines
Receive and process information in a timely manner while using good judgement to produce positive outcomes

Responsibilities

Assists in food preparation and service to students and school employees.
Reads and follows standardized recipes.
Prepares daily production records and cleaning schedules for staff.
Maintains consistency in food preparation and service to students and school employees.
Follows all local and state food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Performs a variety of kitchen assignments as directed by the Nutrition Manager.
Assists in the receipt and proper storage of all kitchen deliveries.
Ensures the cleanliness and sanitation of all areas of the kitchen while adhering to all local and state health codes.
Assists with daily reconciliation of vendor invoices and sales reconciliation with possible delivery of bank deposits to the bank in own vehicle.
Assist with ordering and maintenance of adequate food supplies as well as accurate forecasting of food production needs and potentially pick up product from other school locations during the work day if needed.
Participate in the completion of daily production records.
Assist with completion of annual staff evaluations.
Complies with federal, state, and local regulations governing school nutrition programs.
Provides on the job training in all facets of the operation.
Attends mandatory departmental meetings.
Supports and demonstrates core values of Nutrition Services
Provides faculty, staff, and students with outstanding customer service.
Completes federally mandated professional development activities annually.
Responds promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
Maintains a clean, neat appearance.
Must adhere to departmental Dress Code and Uniform Practices.
Maintains a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serves as an optimal role model for students, colleagues, and the community.
Works in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Complies with all district and school policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.