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Hybrid Anticipated Food Service Manager at Warrensburg R-VI School District
Warrensburg R-VI School District · Warrensburg, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Warrensburg
- Position Type:
Food Service/Food Manager - Date Posted:
8/21/2025 - Location:
Ridge View Elementary School Additional Information: Show/Hide
| Anticipated Food Service Manager | JobID: 2730 |
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.
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