School Nutrition Assistant Manager-Secondary

  • Indiana Public Schools
  • Merrillville, Indiana
  • Full Time

SCHEDULE: 6:00 am - 2:00 p.m. (8 Hours)

Monday through Friday, when school is in session and lunch is

served.

DUTIES:

Supervise and oversee meal preparation to ensure they are being prepared according to USDA

standards. Oversee staff during meal service to ensure that meals are being served with the correct

components and proper portions. Train new employees. Will assist with end of the day paperwork.

As Assistant Manager you will be molded into a Manager. Successful applicant must have the

desire to be a cafeteria manager in the future. Successful applicant will assist the manager with

maintaining the kitchen, storeroom, freezers and refrigerators in a clean and orderly manner. She/he

will keep records as required for state reports. She/he will assist Manager as necessary. Successful

applicant will learn all aspects of the kitchen including ordering food, doing inventory, filling in

production sheets and doing day end work, as well as any other duties assigned by manager.

SHE/HE WILL TAKE OVER IN MANAGERS ABSENCE.

REQUIREMENTS:

Job requirements:

  1. Cooking experience using institutional recipes as written.

  2. Must have good math skills.

  3. Computer knowledge using excel and word are necessary

  4. Understanding and using the Point of Sale Cashiering System is a plus.

  5. Job also requires fluent English, good communication skills, including writing and reading

abilities, as a successful applicant, you will need to communicate with students, staff, administration

and the public.

  1. Applicant must be able to push, pull or lift items weighing at least 35 pounds.

  2. YOU MUST BE SERV SAFE CERTIFIED OR BE ABLE TO PASS THE TEST WITHIN

YOUR PROBATIONARY PERIOD. You will be required to pass a proficiency test showing

ability to read and convert recipes. You will also be required to attend any job-related

training or meetings as requested by the School Nutrition Director.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Paid Leave & Retirement

Job ID: 522697069
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2026

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