Cook Manager

School Nutrition Operations Manager

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning. We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive. We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation. You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.

Job Summary: The School Nutrition Operations Manager is defined as an individual designated by the District to oversee and manage the food service operations in a local school or area of service, i.e., concessions, catering, etc, having accountability relationship with the school nutrition administrators. The job functions include nutrition and menu planning; program accountability; sanitation, safety, and security; equipment use and care; procurement; food production; food acceptability; service, financial management and recordkeeping; marketing; personnel management; and professional development. The school nutrition operations manager shall partner with others in the local school, District and community to solicit support for the development of sound nutrition principles while following federal, state and local guidelines. Our programs are to provide an environment that supports healthy food habits while maintaining program integrity and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Nutrition & Menu Planning - 25%
• Program Accountability - 15%
• Sanitation, Safety & Security - 10%
• Equipment Use & Care - 5%
• Procurement - 5%
• Food Production - 5%
• Food Acceptability - 5%
• Service - 5%
• Financial Management & Recordkeeping - 5%
• Marketing - 5%
• Personnel Management - 5%
• Professional Development - 5%
• Other - 5%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 3 years of successful work experience in a school food service setting required, including quantity food preparation or minimum 5 years of successful work experience in related quantity food service environment required.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory, leadership, management and coaching experience required
• Evidence of excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be an experienced PC user familiar with network communications and Microsoft Office software programs
• Most possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in menu development
• Presents a neat and well-groomed appearance
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Communicates effectively with staff
• Can safely lift up to 40 lbs.
• Handles stress; works hard; is reliable.
• Aware of 21st century student health issues and practice of nutrition education
• Membership in MSNA/SNA encouraged

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Minimum 2 year degree/certificate in Culinary Arts, Business or Nutrition required; 4 year degree in Culinary Arts, Business or Nutrition preferred
• ServSafe Certification acquired within the past three years
• Certified Food Protection Manager license within 6 months
• 3+ years experience as a supervisor
• Minimum of 4-6 years of food service management experience with volume food service operation experience
• Personal vehicle is required to travel from between school sites; reimbursement of mileage is paid.

Competencies and/or values common to all positions:

• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.
• Maintains safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety-minded in the performance of all school related duties.
• A clear and demonstrated commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
• Advancing the District's mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment and Resources.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Working Conditions: Works in fast paced atmosphere; area becomes congested and noisy during service times; may become seasonably hot due to no air conditioning
• Physical Demands: Employee will be standing or walking most of the time; frequent lifting; stress
• Work Hazards: Hot surfaces; steam; wet floors/mats; lifting; sharp knives; slicers; cleaning chemicals

Compensation: Class 5, Step-1: $28.52 per hour, 170 Days