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Assistant Manager, Food Services Department

San Jose Unified School District
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026

Assistant Manager, Food Services Department at San Jose Unified School District

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Date Posted
4/27/2026
Contact
J. Dominic Bejarano
408-535-6139
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
140,584 - 140,584 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Student Nutrition Assistant Manager plays a key leadership role in overseeing the planning, coordination, and supervision of meal production at the Culinary Center. This position ensures the efficient preparation and packaging of high-quality, nutritious meals for students, in full compliance with USDA and California Department of Education (CDE) regulations. This role supports daily operations in a high-volume production kitchen producing approximately 12,000 meals per day, in addition to vended contract meals. Responsibilities include maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards, guiding and supporting staff, and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture centered on student success. This position supervises Culinary Center production staff, warehouse personnel, and elementary school kitchen staff, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all sites. As an Assistant Manager – Classified in San José Unified, you will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies, processes, and programs that ensure effective staffing and operational support across the district. You will collaborate with site leaders and departments to deploy resources efficiently, support hiring and retention efforts, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Through data analysis, problem-solving, and strong leadership, you will help improve systems, support team development, and enhance service delivery—ultimately contributing to efficient operations that directly support student success and district goals. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/AssistantManager.

Requirements / Qualifications

Who you are: You are a collaborative leader who is able to effectively motivate, coach, and lead diverse teams. You have excellent organization and problem-solving skills, and are able to effectively prioritize your own work and that of others. You bring a customer service focus and strong communication skills. You have prior culinary experience.

What you need for this position: Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors A valid food safety certification from an approved and accredited provider is required A culinary background is required When will you hear back from us: Within a short period of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share the next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to Wendy Funes at wfunes@sjusd.org. AB-2534 Employment History As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).

Requirements / Qualifications

Who you are: You are a collaborative leader who is able to effectively motivate, coach, and lead diverse teams. You have excellent organization and problem-solving skills, and are able to effectively prioritize your own work and that of others. You bring a customer service focus and strong communication skills. You have prior culinary experience.

What you need for this position: Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors A valid food safety certification from an approved and accredited provider is required A culinary background is required When will you hear back from us: Within a short period of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share the next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to Wendy Funes at wfunes@sjusd.org. AB-2534 Employment History As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).

Comments and Other Information

What we offer: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as 27 vacation days and 13 paid holidays for 12-month employees! Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through post secondary in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children. San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons: For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 compliance complaints involving students: Director of Student Services/Student Title IX Coordinator, Michelle Reghitto at 408-535-6080 (mreghitto@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff: Assistant Superintendent, J. Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 For facilities or other ADA complaints: Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200 (dpini@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

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What we offer: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as 27 vacation days and 13 paid holidays for 12-month employees! Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through post secondary in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children. San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons: For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 compliance complaints involving students: Director of Student Services/Student Title IX Coordinator, Michelle Reghitto at 408-535-6080 (mreghitto@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff: Assistant Superintendent, J. Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 For facilities or other ADA complaints: Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200 (dpini@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
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