Nutrition Services - Assistant Manager @ Glover Middle School, 8 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools•Glover Middle School - Spokane, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Cafeteria Manager, this role involves preparing baked products, salads, meat dishes, and/or other main dishes. The Assistant Manager assists others in the preparation and serving of high-quality, nutritious meals, along with cleanup, to ensure a self-supporting program that meets budgeted annual revenues and supports student nutritional well-being. The position requires interacting with kitchen and school staff, students, and the public in a cooperative and professional manner. The Assistant Manager will also replace the manager during their absence. This is a continuing role with 8 hours per day, typically from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The anticipated start date is August 24, 2026.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
Meet all the criteria for Prep Worker position.
Demonstrate ability to meet the requirements of Secondary Assistant Manager level by exhibiting minimum scores on appropriate interview and/or test.
Demonstrate Knowledge of and Ability to Utilize: All kitchen utensils and equipment including care and cleaning; Rules of food safety and sanitation; Fundamentals of quantity food preparation, storage, and portion control; USDA rules and regulations for Nutrition Services program; Nutrition Services department policies and procedures; Fundamentals of HACCP procedures; All paperwork/reports required of position.
Nutrition Services/Health Department Requirements: Obtain and possess a valid Food Handler's Permit; Hepatitis A vaccination or waiver; Current fingerprint record on file.
Education/Physical Work Requirements: High school diploma or GED; At least one year of advanced training/experience in specific job requirements; Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional growth and development by attending workshops, meetings, and continuing education classes when offered; Satisfactory completion of approved Safety/Sanitation class within previous five years; The position requires the ability to read, write, and communicate. Employee must exhibit ability to understand verbal and written directions and possess basic mathematical skills as well as ability to read measuring devices; The position requires ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds without assistance, to bend, stoop, and lift overhead. It requires the use of both hands and ability to stand for extended periods of time; Must be able to operate district and nutrition services computer hardware and software as needed.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators while maintaining confidentiality.
Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of quantity cooking and/or baking preferred, or equivalent. Other related institutional feeding operations may be considered.
Current Level 2 certification with School Nutrition Association, preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for knowing, following, and interpreting to others, the procedures, policies, and requirements of the Nutrition Services program and Spokane Public Schools.
Actively participate in and assist other employees with meal preparation, meal service and cleanup following established food safety/sanitation and program procedures.
May provide supervision and training to: Prep Worker personnel, Student workers, Substitutes.
May be asked to transport food to other school locations.
Accurately follow established record keeping and inventory/food management procedures and guidelines.
Successfully complete classes required for position and attend meetings and/or workshops related to position.
May be required to assist with opening and closing of the kitchen prior to the beginning and ending of each school year.
Fulfill other related duties as assigned or requested.
Learn and perform responsibilities of manager and substitute for manager during his/her absence.
Be flexible and adjust work pace to meet the demands of changing workload.
Exhibit a professional attitude at all times and a willingness to take directions and work with others in a positive, cooperative, and pleasant manner.
Make independent decisions and take appropriate action while following established procedures and guidelines.
Promote nutrition education and Nutrition Services program.
Work with groups to interpret and/or promote school lunch program as a nutrition and education program.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
Vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
Additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan.
Vision and Dental plan options.
Standard Life and AD&D insurance at no cost to the employee.
Employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
Free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan (lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan).
Voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or participation in a 403(b) retirement plan.