CLASSIFIED_Kitchen Manager_Nutrition Services
Young World Physical Education, Gretna, NE, United States
CLASSIFIED_Kitchen Manager_Nutrition Services
Gretna Public Schools Elementary Level - Gretna, Nebraska. Open in Google Maps.
Job Details
Job ID:
5653958
Application Deadline:
Jun 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Job Title:
Kitchen Manager
Department:
Food and Nutrition Services
Education Level and Certification:
High school diploma or GED required. Experience in school food service is preferred; food service, customer service, and management experience is of benefit. Gretna Public Schools will pay for ServSafe certification, School Nutrition Association membership, continuing education, and training. Key attributes: team player, positive attitude, willingness to learn, cares for others - especially children.
Salary and Benefits:
Starting wage is $20.45 per hour (more with school nutrition experience). This is a full‑time position with district paid health insurance.
Reports To:
Director of Food and Nutrition Services and Building Principal
Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks
Oversee the daily preparation and lunch service to students, managing all aspects of nutrition services in the assigned school building.
Order, receive, store, and manage the inventory of food supplies in accordance with school menus and district policies.
Perform quality control by inspecting raw and cooked product. Analyze services or processes to evaluate and improve service or performance.
Handle and prepare food of all types according to food safety standards and regulations. Manage one's own time and the time of kitchen staff.
Train, supervise, and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff including food preparation, service of food, equipment use and maintenance, and all cleaning procedures.
Maintain a clean and safe kitchen and servery area. Inspect supplies, maintain equipment, and monitor sanitation practices to ensure conformance to established standards.
Provide safe and appropriate meal accommodations for students with special diets, preventing cross‑contamination and other risks. Collaborate with students, families, nursing staff, and other personnel as needed.
Adhere to the code of ethics of the District for non‑certificated staff. Provide a high level of service to students and school staff. Develop and maintain positive, professional working relationships with students, parents, building staff, and colleagues within the department. The kitchen manager must serve as a positive role model for staff and students.
Maintain all kitchen and temperature logs. Record production and operational data on specified computer applications.
Adhere to all federal and state USDA regulations and State and local food codes.
Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
Handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiate with others. Communicate appropriately and fully as required.
Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Director of Nutrition Services, Principal, or other supervisors.
Working Conditions
Inside kitchen and servery.
Exposure to extremes of heat and humidity, high temperatures from cooking operations, cold temperatures in walk‑in coolers and freezers, hazards of moving machinery, hot cooking surfaces and equipment, hot steam, slippery floors, and sharp objects.
FLSA Exempt Status
Non‑Exempt
At‑Will Position
At‑will. This position is an “at‑will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.
Essential Functions
The essential functions of the Head Cook position include: (1) regular, dependable in‑person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective teaching and communication skills; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.
Physical Requirements
Stamina
Sitting
Walking
Standing
Sprinting/Running
Flexibility
Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person
Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person
Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling
Reaching above the head
Reaching forward
Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (e.g., typing, data entry, etc.)
Activities
Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)
Hand/grip strength
Driving on the job
Typing non‑stop
Use of Arms and Hands
Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)
Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)
Lifting Requirements
Lifting up to 10 pounds (Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead)
Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead)
Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead)
Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead)
Lifting 76+ pounds (Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead)
Pushing/Pulling
25 to 50 pounds
51 to 75 pounds
76 to 90 pounds
Over 90 pounds
Carrying
10 to 25 pounds
26 to 50 pounds
51 to 75 pounds
76 to 90 pounds
Over 90 pounds
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.
Position Type
Full‑time
Salary
$20.45 per hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Kaitlyn Lansman, Director of Nutrition Services
GRETNA ADMIN OFFICE
Phone: 4023323936
Email: kaitlyn.lansman@gpsne.org
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Gretna Public Schools Elementary Level - Gretna, Nebraska. Open in Google Maps.
Job Details
Job ID:
5653958
Application Deadline:
Jun 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Job Title:
Kitchen Manager
Department:
Food and Nutrition Services
Education Level and Certification:
High school diploma or GED required. Experience in school food service is preferred; food service, customer service, and management experience is of benefit. Gretna Public Schools will pay for ServSafe certification, School Nutrition Association membership, continuing education, and training. Key attributes: team player, positive attitude, willingness to learn, cares for others - especially children.
Salary and Benefits:
Starting wage is $20.45 per hour (more with school nutrition experience). This is a full‑time position with district paid health insurance.
Reports To:
Director of Food and Nutrition Services and Building Principal
Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks
Oversee the daily preparation and lunch service to students, managing all aspects of nutrition services in the assigned school building.
Order, receive, store, and manage the inventory of food supplies in accordance with school menus and district policies.
Perform quality control by inspecting raw and cooked product. Analyze services or processes to evaluate and improve service or performance.
Handle and prepare food of all types according to food safety standards and regulations. Manage one's own time and the time of kitchen staff.
Train, supervise, and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff including food preparation, service of food, equipment use and maintenance, and all cleaning procedures.
Maintain a clean and safe kitchen and servery area. Inspect supplies, maintain equipment, and monitor sanitation practices to ensure conformance to established standards.
Provide safe and appropriate meal accommodations for students with special diets, preventing cross‑contamination and other risks. Collaborate with students, families, nursing staff, and other personnel as needed.
Adhere to the code of ethics of the District for non‑certificated staff. Provide a high level of service to students and school staff. Develop and maintain positive, professional working relationships with students, parents, building staff, and colleagues within the department. The kitchen manager must serve as a positive role model for staff and students.
Maintain all kitchen and temperature logs. Record production and operational data on specified computer applications.
Adhere to all federal and state USDA regulations and State and local food codes.
Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
Handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiate with others. Communicate appropriately and fully as required.
Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Director of Nutrition Services, Principal, or other supervisors.
Working Conditions
Inside kitchen and servery.
Exposure to extremes of heat and humidity, high temperatures from cooking operations, cold temperatures in walk‑in coolers and freezers, hazards of moving machinery, hot cooking surfaces and equipment, hot steam, slippery floors, and sharp objects.
FLSA Exempt Status
Non‑Exempt
At‑Will Position
At‑will. This position is an “at‑will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.
Essential Functions
The essential functions of the Head Cook position include: (1) regular, dependable in‑person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective teaching and communication skills; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.
Physical Requirements
Stamina
Sitting
Walking
Standing
Sprinting/Running
Flexibility
Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person
Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person
Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling
Reaching above the head
Reaching forward
Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (e.g., typing, data entry, etc.)
Activities
Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)
Hand/grip strength
Driving on the job
Typing non‑stop
Use of Arms and Hands
Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)
Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)
Lifting Requirements
Lifting up to 10 pounds (Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead)
Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead)
Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead)
Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead)
Lifting 76+ pounds (Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead)
Pushing/Pulling
25 to 50 pounds
51 to 75 pounds
76 to 90 pounds
Over 90 pounds
Carrying
10 to 25 pounds
26 to 50 pounds
51 to 75 pounds
76 to 90 pounds
Over 90 pounds
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.
Position Type
Full‑time
Salary
$20.45 per hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Kaitlyn Lansman, Director of Nutrition Services
GRETNA ADMIN OFFICE
Phone: 4023323936
Email: kaitlyn.lansman@gpsne.org
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