Elementary Kitchen Manager - Willow Park Elementary

Job Description

Position Title: Elementary Kitchen Manager

Location: Willow Park Elementary School

Department: Food Services

Reports To: Food Service Site Supervisor

Term: Ongoing 182-day position beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Following school calendar.

Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time

Salary: Position follows the Classified Salary Schedule 2026-2027 at B214. Starting salary begins at $20.25-$23.25/hour, based on experience.

Date of last review: May 2026

SUMMARY: The Elementary Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing the school kitchen by providing leadership, support, and guidance to ensure that food standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines, and customer service expectations are met.

To Apply: Please complete the application and include your resume and three professional references. Not including the required documents/references may result in loss of candidacy.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)

Collaboration

• Oversees the preparation and service of meals to students and staff by following established procedures..
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
  
  

Communication

• Maintains open and effective communication with building administrator.
• Provides on-going training and daily direction to food service employees.
• Evaluates work performance of food service workers.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
  
  

Compassion

• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
  
  

Creativity

• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
  
  

Critical Thinking

• Prepares food items utilizing district approved standardized recipes and instructs personnel in the use of the recipes.
• Adheres to budgeted staffing levels by ensuring kitchen staff work within assigned shift hours.
• Ensures food product rotation by conducting weekly inventory of freezers, coolers and storerooms.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
  
  

Reflection

• Attends and participates in monthly meetings, trainings and/or workshops.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
  
  

Resilience

• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
  
  

Responsibility

• Maintains facilities by making regular inspections of the kitchen, identify and report problem areas, and follow up until completion.
• Supervises activities of kitchen staff in food preparation to ensure proper safety, sanitation, quality and portion control.
• Submits weekly food and supply order.
• Maintains accurate production records for each meal.
• Carries out internal promotional programs for food service.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.
• The specific vision abilities required for this role include close and peripheral vision.
• The employee may be required to lift up to ~30 pounds.
• The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
• The employee may be required to assist other food service workers in heavy lifting.
• The employee will frequently be exposed to items of high or cold temperatures, chemical compounds, and/or sharp edges.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a moderate to loud noise level.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum of 3 years of prior experience with large quantity food preparation preferred.
• Basic computational skills.
• Prior experience working in a school setting is preferred.
• Completion of a food safety training course is required within 6 months of hire.
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively.
  
  

Other Skills And Abilities

• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.
  
  

The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214, and if claiming disabled veteran's status, a current letter of disability. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.