Alternative Site Cafeteria Manager

Position: Alternative Site Cafeteria Manager I
Position Type:
Food Service/Alternative Site Cafeteria Manager I

Date Posted:
1/29/2026

Location:
WHALEY SCHOOL

Bargaining Unit:
Food Service
Work Year: 9 months per year
Work Day: 7 hours per day
FTE: 0.875, Full Time
Salary: K-7, $19.56 to $20.58 per hour, DOE

Job Summary
The Alternative Site Cafeteria Manager I performs daily tasks to ensure meals are prepared on schedule and according to food safety guidelines. This position prepares and serves two types of food service, namely elementary pre-plate and secondary open food service. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements
The following are required:

A high school diploma or equivalent. Two years of related work experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.

Two years of responsible experience in a large-scale food service operation including food preparation, proper food handling, and food safety and sanitation.

Proficiency in and experience cashiering and working with Microsoft Office.

Must be proficient in basic math such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

Must attend the eight-hour ASD Serving It Safe food safety class and pass the associated examination within 21 calendar days from date of hire into the position.

The following are preferred:

One year of supervisory experience, to include planning and directing employees' daily work schedule and tasks.

Evidence of work experience providing training in staff kitchen responsibilities.

Experience working with food service point of sale and inventory management systems.

Previous food service experience as food service manager.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for management of all food and supply inventories, ordering, production records, cash handling procedures, bank deposits and timely submission of any required paperwork to the Student Nutrition office.

Responsible for knowing and understanding USDA and State guidelines for meal pattern and service requirements.

Monitors and records all kitchen equipment temperatures, proper food heating and cooling times and temperatures according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements.

Ensures that regulations pertaining to sanitation and food safety practices are observed and maintained.

Responsible for two types of food service (serving and preparing), namely elementary school pre-plate and middle/secondary open food service.

Performs daily routine tasks to insure that lunches are prepared on schedule for the estimated number of students.

Confirms that proper food serving techniques and portion controls are maintained.

Ensures timely preparation of all meal programs, and organizes and assigns work to kitchen staff when applicable.

Adheres all Student Nutrition Department and Anchorage School District policies and procedures.

Resolves complaints in a timely and equitable manner and communicates concerns to supervisor.

Submits maintenance requests and reports any major maintenance problems to supervisor.

Responsible for maintaining National School Lunch Program (NSLP) compliance of Free and Reduced meals at the point of sale, as well as keeping accurate records of the same in accordance with Student Nutrition Department and USDA requirements.

Effectively plans, organizes and makes decisions independently in a fast-paced work environment within limited timelines.

Responsible for training, supervision, and evaluation of school cafeteria assistants.

Coordinates employee timecards and leave requests with supervisor as needed.

Assigns and directs student aides and substitute employees as needed.

Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with a broad diversity of students, staff, other Anchorage School District staff, and the public.

Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.

The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.

The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The…