Job Description:

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a Child Nutrition Assistant Manager at Legacy High School beginning the 2026-2027 School Year.

This position will work 8 hours per day and follows the school calendar.

Purpose Statement
The Child Nutrition Assistant Manager – Secondary Schools supports the Child Nutrition Manager II in overseeing food service operations at assigned locations. This position assists in ensuring the preparation and serving of meals, maintaining sanitary conditions, supporting documentation and ordering processes, and guiding personnel to ensure efficient and compliant operations. The Assistant Manager provides leadership for kitchen staff and serves as acting manager during absences of the Child Nutrition Manager II.

Supervisory Relationship
Reports to: Child Nutrition Manager II – Secondary Schools

Essential Functions
Food Arrangement and Serving: Support the organization and serving of food and beverage items to students and staff efficiently. Assist in preparing and serving meals as needed.
Inventory and Documentation: Assist with maintaining accurate monthly inventory. Help process inventory adjustments and receive and record deliveries into the child nutrition software program. Support the completion of production records to ensure compliance with USDA requirements as requested by the Manager.

Ordering and Supply Coordination: Place and track weekly and scheduled supply orders, including but not limited to:
Cole Paper
Milk
À la carte beverages
Bread
Ensure supplies align with menu requirements and storage capacity

Sanitation and Safety: Assist in maintaining equipment, storage, food preparation, and serving areas in sanitary condition in compliance with health and safety standards.
Staff Guidance and Support: Provide daily workflow direction to kitchen staff. Assist with hands-on training and support the Manager with coaching and crucial conversations to foster a positive and respectful working environment.
Special Diet and Compliance Support: Demonstrate an advanced understanding of special diet requirements and assist with accommodations to ensure compliance with USDA and district standards.
Operational Coverage: Serve as acting Child Nutrition Manager II during absences. Provide support with deliveries and maintain kitchen coverage during high-volume or delivery times.
Professional Development: Participate in meetings, training, and in-service opportunities to maintain compliance and improve performance, as requested.
Adherence to School Policies: Follow school district policies, procedures, and Child Nutrition program guidelines.
Attendance: This position requires prompt and consistent attendance.
Perform Other Duties: Perform functions of other kitchen positions as needed to ensure adequate staff coverage.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills
Adherence to safety and sanitation practices
Inventory and ordering management
Use of LINQ or similar nutrition software systems
Operation of standard office and commercial kitchen equipment

Knowledge
Food preparation and handling standards
USDA production record requirements
Special dietary accommodations and documentation processes

Abilities
Schedule duties and manage time effectively
Support and guide personnel while maintaining positive relationships
Work flexibly with diverse individuals to maintain an efficient work environment
Handle workflow interruptions to allow Manager necessary time to complete their tasks
Communicate effectively with staff and students
Step into leadership responsibilities when required

Working Environment
Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Consistent fine finger dexterity. Generally, 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing. Exposure to temperature extremes and some risk of injury or illness.

Experience
Job-related experience in food service with demonstrated leadership responsibilities preferred

Education
High School diploma or equivalent

Required Testing
Post-offer physical exam

Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Salary Grade
SI

Salary: $20.45 to $20.45 Per Hour