The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2026-27 school year:
Waterford Elementary
School Nutrition Staff
POSITION PURPOSE: Under the direction of a Building School Nutrition Manager, prepare and cook a wide variety of foods following standard recipes to achieve required taste and appearance standards; assist in other food service areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Estimates daily and weekly needs and orders food, supplies, and equipment.
- Supervises the preparation and service of food to students while following the rules and regulations of the National School Lunch, National School Breakfast, and Afterschool Snack.
- Directs, trains, and supervises; cooks, food service workers, cashiers, and monitors in proper food preparations, food service, food handling, and portion control while promoting a positive and pleasant work environment.
- Determines the type and quantity of food and supplies to order/purchase based on student needs and resources available while following state guidelines.
- Maintains and keeps daily production records as well as weekly inventory records.
- Supervises and manages timeclock station and printed timesheets to ensure all work time is accurately reported.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the school's, USDA policies, and state guidelines.
- Makes recommendations on interviewing, hiring, and training of employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Assists in district wide menu planning.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Knowledge of methods of cooking, preparing and serving food in large quantities.
- Knowledge of serve or assist in serving children during lunch and/or breakfast.
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- 2 years' experience in school food service or equivalent
- Basic computer skills required to assist with food ordering, food production, inventory, and record keeping.
- Skilled in use of point of sale system, spreadsheets, word processing and email.
- Ability to manage a team.
HOURS: 182 days per year; 40 hours per week; daily hours (6:00am to 2:00pm)
SALARY: $21.30-$21.60, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #24-3)
For questions regarding this position please contact:
Heather Bontrager
Director of Nutrition
613 E Purl St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8631 ext. 12020
hkbontrager@goshenschools.org
The Goshen Community Schools Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled