Kitchen Manager in Training, Nutrition Services

Greeley • Greeley, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager in Training performs supervisory and operational activities for on-site school meal preparation and presentation, staff management, and financial records management for the Nutrition Services Department. Regular attendance is required. This is a non-exempt position scheduled for 173 days during the 2026–2027 school year, with an 80-working-day trial period. Within the first full calendar year, the employee may become eligible to advance to Kitchen Manager 2 if the required competencies are achieved. A Certified Food Protection Manager certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire if the employee is not already certified.

The role oversees food preparation and service, kitchen operations, and employee supervision and training. It also involves maintaining records and using technology for ordering, inventory, production reporting, point-of-sale management, and time-clock oversight. The manager directly supervises up to six school-kitchen employees and maintains communication with the Nutrition Area Supervisor and the school community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Supervision training or management training.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Meet current district vehicle insurance qualifications for driving coverage.
• Obtain Certified Food Protection Manager certification within 60 days of hire if not already certified.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen safety standards.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation practices and food safety standards.
• Excellent customer service skills and commitment to providing a positive experience for all customers.

Nice To Haves

• School Nutrition Association certification.
• Knowledge of large-quantity food preparation and health department standards for sanitary food practices.
• Prior supervisory experience or a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and serve students and adult customers.
• Maintain orderly and attractive foodservice lines and spaces.
• Perform and supervise safe, appropriate food preparation in accordance with federal, state, and district guidelines.
• Ensure meals are served to students and accounted for in accordance with USDA regulations.
• Handle back-of-house tasks using technological platforms, including order placement, inventory control and counting, food production reporting, point-of-sale management, and time-clock oversight.
• Maintain kitchen productivity through appropriate staffing and adherence to meals-per-labor-hour guidelines.
• Interview, train, evaluate, and supervise kitchen employees.
• Direct employees to work efficiently and effectively.
• Schedule and adjust employee hours and assignments based on staffing needs.
• Address workplace conflict appropriately to support a positive work environment.
• Maintain open communication with the Area Supervisor.
• Serve as a positive resource for school nutrition programs to administrators, students, parents, teachers, other managers, and the community.
• Attend departmental meetings and training events.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Benefits

• Benefit-eligible employees receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other programs.
• Resources for Living employee assistance program is available to all employees regardless of hours worked and is available immediately upon hire.
• Voluntary life insurance through PERA is available to all employees regardless of hours worked and is available immediately upon hire.
• 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately upon hire.
• Leave options may include sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation, and paid holidays, depending on position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED