2026-27 Vacancy: School Nutrition Program Assistant Manager, Riverheads Middle School

Augusta County Public Schools•Verona, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a School Nutrition Program Assistant Manager at Riverheads Middle School for the 2026-27 vacancy. The role involves assisting the manager in the operation of the school nutrition program in compliance with USDA and Virginia State School Food Service Office guidelines. The employment is for 6.0 hours a day for 182 days a year, with a salary range of $21,347-$25,212, including full benefits.

Requirements

Demonstrated and successful performance in all aspects of the school nutrition program.
Proven track record of following all Augusta County School policies and procedures.
Proven ability to supervise, evaluate, and lead school nutrition employees.
Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve menu changes, equipment issues, and staff shortages.
Proven ability to work in a professional manner with the school community.
Follows the chain of command appropriately.
High school diploma or GED is preferred; experience can substitute.
Proven track record of reliable attendance on the job.
Proven record of punctuality.
Demonstrated ability to perform all physical aspects of the job (standing for long periods of time, ability to work in a fast paced environment, able to tolerate temperature extremes, and lift 50 pounds independently).
Demonstrated ability to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold at the point of service.
Demonstrated ability to have accurate and up-to-date production records.
Proven track record of keeping an accurate food inventory.
Adhering to safety practices.
Quality cooking.
Operating equipment such as telephones.
Operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.
Basic math skills.
Read and follow instructions.
Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
Knowledge of quantity food preparation and handling.
Schedule activities.
Collate data.
Use job-related equipment.
Flexibility to work with others.
Work with data utilizing specific, defined processes.
Operate equipment using standardized methods.
Work with a diversity of individuals.
Work with specific, job-related data.
Utilize job-related equipment.
Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans.
Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines.
Problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.
Working as part of a team.
Speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information.
Handle a variety of items, kitchen and office equipment.
Working with interruptions.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school.
Good moral character.

Nice To Haves

SNA membership and certification recommended, but not required.
Experience with a HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point) program desirable.
Experience with food service preparation is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist the manager in the operation of the school nutrition program in compliance with the guidelines set by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the Virginia State School Food Service Office.
Supervise, evaluate, and lead school nutrition employees.
Problem-solve menu changes, equipment issues, and staff shortages.
Work in a professional manner with the school community.
Follow the chain of command appropriately.
Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold at the point of service.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date production records.
Keep an accurate food inventory.