Anticipated Food Service Manager

id='p2926_'>Anticipated Food Service Manager JobID: 2926

Position Type:

Food Service/Food Manager

Date Posted:

6/9/2026

Location:

Maple Grove Elementary School

Date Available:

08/14/2026

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Position: Kitchen Manager

8 hours daily

To Whom Responsible: Food Service Director

For Whom/What Responsible: Overseeing all aspects of the operation of a building

kitchen.

Qualifications: Degree: High school diploma preferred.

Food Handler Certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred Experience: Two years of related kitchen experience.

Primary responsibilities: The day to day operation of a building kitchen.

SUMMARY:

Leads and manages kitchen, including all aspects of food preparation and serving, personnel management, scheduling

and training. Develops and promotes good customer relations by responding to comments and complaints regarding

Food Services. Promotes and maintains good relationships with students, parents and district staff. Monitors and

assures compliance to Health Department Standards, all safety procedures, departmental policies and procedures, and

all applicable state and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Consistent interaction with students for the purpose of educating students.

2. Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature for the purpose of presenting items that will

be accepted by students and/or staff.

3. Forecasts food preparation amounts and adjusts recipes, if required, for the purpose of meeting projected meal

requirements and minimizing waste of food items.

4. Inspects food and/or supply deliveries for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of

orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements.

5. Inventories food, condiments, supplies and equipment at specified intervals for the purpose of ensuring

availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.

6. Manages assigned site cafeteria operations (e.g. supervise personnel, create menus, monitor meal accounts

and expenditures, evaluate new products and/or menus, etc.) for the purpose of providing efficient food

services at the assigned site in compliance with established nutritional and health requirements.

7. Orders food, equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining an adequate inventory to maintain

operations within established nutritional and budget guidelines.

8. Orients new employees to work center and school site processes for the purpose of providing information

regarding site operations and activities.

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9. Oversees the preparation, cooking, serving and transportation of food and beverage items for the purpose of

meeting projected meal quantities and mandated nutritional and health standards and ensuring appealing

presentation.

10. Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or

gathering information required to perform job functions.

11. Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as needed for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff

coverage within site nutritional services operations.

12. Prepares a variety of documentation (e.g. meal program records, reconciliation reports, time sheets, etc.) for

the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.

13. Responds to inquires of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or

direction regarding available food items and/or food service policies and practices.

14. Schedules work hours and assignments for cafeteria employees for the purpose of ensuring adequate coverage

for daily operations.

15. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of

the work unit.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS:

Ability to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing

job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating

standard office equipment and equipment found in a commercial kitchen; and using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical

information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define

issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions

of the job include: safety practices and procedures; quality food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices.

ABILITY:

Required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify

data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide

variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a

variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work

with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and

create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving

with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the

job include: communicating with diverse groups; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with

interruptions; and working with detailed information/data.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods;

directing other persons within a small work unit; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from

other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly

impact the organization's services.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling,

crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 65% walking,

and 30% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk

of injury and/or illness

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Ability may be met with or without reasonable accommodations)

1. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

2. Ability to stand without sitting for extended periods of time on a hard surface.

3. Ability to perform repetitive motions such as bending, stirring, lifting, sitting.

All job responsibilities are subject to change or redirection as needed by the Food Service Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Food service staff is employed for 180 days. Compensation is according to the non-certified salary schedule

and based upon position category, experience and years of service. Non-certified benefits are offered according to full

versus part time status, and explained in the district's benefit brochure.

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Food Manager and Food Service Director in accordance

with board policies of the Warrensburg School District.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Complete online application here: http://www.applitrack.com/warrensburg/onlineapp/

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Warrensburg R-VI District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the

basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, handicapping condition, marital status, national origin, parental status, race,

religion, participation in constitutionally protected activities, or veteran status. Any questions regarding Title IX,

Section 504, the Family Medical and Leave Act, or the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to an

assistant superintendent of the Warrensburg district at the above address and telephone number. If special needs exist

as addressed in the Americans with Disabilities Act which require this publication in an alternative format, the district

may be contacted at the above address. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate these special needs.