School Nutrition; SN Assistant Manager FY_

School Nutrition (SN) Assistant Manager

Ridge View Elementary – Belgrade, Montana

Job : 5559810

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $19 to $21.38 per hour

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Food Service

Title: School Nutrition (SN) Assistant Manager

School: Ridge View Elementary

Reports to: SN Manager

Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM–1:30 PM (191 days: 180 school days, 3 pre‑start days, 8 holidays)

Start date: ASAP

The SN Assistant Manager will work under the direction of the SN Manager to prepare and serve nutritious, high‑quality meals for students and staff within the school district. This position involves supporting meal preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ensuring proper food handling practices, and assisting in the overall operation of the school nutrition program. This position requires adherence to state and federal guidelines, support of District goals and initiatives, and dedication to growing the SN program, both at the assigned school and throughout the district.

• Demonstrate a positive, motivating, and caring attitude for students, staff and guests while representing the standards of the Belgrade School District.
• Oversee all areas of food preparation, meal serving and cleanup as assigned by the SN Manager.
• Demonstrate proper cooking methods and techniques, emphasizing good nutrition and serving quality food.
• Participate in the planning of menus, ordering of food and supplies, and maintaining an accurate inventory.
• Assist the SN Manager in maintaining compliance with District, State and USDA guidelines.
• Show an ability to effectively communicate with the School Principal and school staff in order to facilitate the goals of the School Nutrition Department.
• Handle food according to proper sanitation regulations and follow safety standards.
• Assist with food preparation for special events, school functions, or other district‑related activities as needed.
• Willing to maintain and update school nutrition abilities by attending workshops, conferences, and in‑service programs.
• Ability to attend mandatory meetings outside of regularly scheduled work hours.
• Punctual and consistent attendance is an essential part of the job.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of food management, nutrition, and applicable safety regulations.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in both oral and written communications.
• Ability to perform the basic math skills involved in recipe conversions, procurement, inventory and production records.
• Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team, and tolerate frequent interruptions.
• Ability to quickly learn software applications used by School Nutrition.
• Possess knowledge of materials and methods used in cooking.
• Possess knowledge of kitchen equipment and how it operates.
• Demonstrate personal hygiene and maintain a neat appearance.
• Possess knowledge of sanitation standards and chemical use in the kitchen.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours depending on the needs of the SN Department.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school staff.
• Ability to problem‑solve to analyze and resolve issues as they come up.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with all District, State and Federal requirements.
• Skill in adhering to safety practices.
• Possess physical strength, stamina, and endurance with the ability to do vigorous manual work and heavy lifting.

• Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Minimum of 2 years in a commercial kitchen or restaurant.
• Possess a willingness to learn about K‑12 food services operations.
• Ability to effectively operate, with instruction, commercial kitchen machinery/equipment.

• At least 1 year in a K‑12 or residential environment.
• Experience with managing employees or work teams.
• Experience with procurement and inventory.

• Must have or be able to quickly…