Assistant Manager II
About the Employer
Job Title: Secondary Assistant Manager
Job Summary:
Food Service Personnel are responsible to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Food and Nutrition Services Field Supervisor, and the Kitchen Manager. The Secondary Assistant Manager (SAM) assists in preparing meals for all students and staff. The SAM orders, prepares, and serves nutritious food as required by participation in the National School Meal Program.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the kitchen manager to direct complete kitchen operations and assigned kitchen staff.
- Prepare meals for all students and staff.
- Order, prepare, and serve nutritious food as required by participation in the National School Meal Program.
- Work cooperatively with staff, students, custodians, and parents.
- Prepare all entrées, soups, breads, salads, and desserts.
- Follow standardized recipes and communicate recipe changes or concerns to supervisors.
- Keep accurate inventory of all goods ordered.
- Keep accurate records for government reimbursement and financial accountability.
- Maintain a clean kitchen and sanitary working conditions.
- Operate point of sale (POS) system and cash register as necessary and provide direction to staff on the operation of the POS system and cash register.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Salary:
$23.04-$28.06 per hour. Salary is based on the 2025-2026 Food Service Salary Schedule (salary will be updated according to the 2026-27 school year salary schedule once it has been approved). Salary placement is based on experience and longevity and will be determined by Human Resources.
Work Year:
193 days per year, 7.0 hours per day, varies by kitchen.
Responsible To:
Food Service Personnel are responsible to the Director of Food Services, and the Food Service Field Supervisors.
Employment Qualifications:
- Food Handler's Permit Required.
**Requirements:"
- Knowledge of food service routines and procedures.
- Ability to work with large and small equipment such as ovens, dishwashers, combi-oven, meat slicer, microwave, garbage disposal, mixer, and hot cabinet.
- Ability to operate point of sale system and computer with specific software.
Communicate effectively with building administrators, co-workers, parents, and model a positive, caring attitude towards students and staff.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to be flexible in a variety of food preparation and service circumstances.Ability to plan workload.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations with accuracy.
Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance and meet the district uniform requirements.Working Conditions:
Works in a kitchen environment; may have to stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis and requires occasional lifting and carrying of equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.
Benefits:
- Washington State Health Insurance Coverage (SEBB) and a Washington State Retirement Package, for eligible positions.
- Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).
The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Benefits Include:
- Medical plans with prescription benefits.
- Dental plans.
- Vision plans.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement.
- Dependent Care Assistance Program.
Application Procedure (Internal Applicants):
Complete a paper transfer form, which may be obtained from the Human Resources Office for Northshore School District, or on our website (nsd.org - select Employment, then Current Employees, then HR Forms; click on the blue link on the right under Can't find the form your looking for? Check the Northshore School District Staff Toolbox for Inter HR Forms here; you'll need to sign in, then selectTransfer Request Form` - (you will need to print the transfer request form and fill it out). You may also submit a resume, cover letter, and other relevant materials.
Submit a completed transfer form, specifying the position and job number for which you are applying, to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date.
Interviews and/or a written test may be required. The opportunity to take the written test will be given prior to the interview.
Application Procedure (External Applicants):
Complete an online application.
Attach a cover letter and resume.
Enter 3 references, including their name, professional relationship to you, phone, and email. Confidential reference forms are automatically emailed via the application system.
You may also submit other supporting information of your choosing.
Conditions of Employment:
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board. New hires must complete a probationary period following their hire date.
Non-Discrimination Statement and Accommodation Policy:
Click here to view our non-discrimination statement and accommodation policy.