Assistant Manager

key details

• position type: food and nutrition services/ assistant manager
• date posted: 12/18/2025
• location: gov. Thomas johnson high school
• date available: 01/01/2026
• closing date: 12/30/2025
• position: 10-month position (183 days/year), 8 hours per day
• daily work hours: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
• salary: support salary scale grade s08: $23.85 per hour; starting

10-month position (183 days/year), 8 hours per day.

daily work hours: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.

support salary scale grade s08: $23.85 per hour; starting.

under the fair labor and standards act this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the frederick county public school system. Please see linked salary scale for the full range.

this position serves as the food and nutrition specialist’s assistant for the food preparation site and assists the specialist in the direction and operation of the school food service facility, as prescribed by food and nutrition services, board of education, state and federal procedures, regulations and guidelines.

• direct and train food service staff to ensure that established standards are followed.
• implement the free and reduced meals program at the school level.
• assure that all recipes are properly followed.
• manage accountability programs (e.g., meal program, inventory, banking, etc.).
• actively participate in the preparation, receiving, and serving of food to customers.
• manage all deliveries of food and supplies to sites in the region.
• market the food service program to the school.
• accountable for food quality.
• maintain all daily records, including production records of food prepared, sold, leftover, temperature sheets, invoices, and accountability paperwork, including deposits.
• assume responsibility for the region in the absence of the specialist.
• develop daily job work flows and coordinate daily work schedules.
• maintain performance, safety, and sanitation standards – hazard analysis critical control point (haccp) regulations.
• attend and participate in required in-service training workshops and meetings.
• use effective time management skills.
• order food and supplies.
• manage food and nutrition services personnel.
• effectively use and train staff on the timeclock to ensure accurate payroll.
• collect all leave forms for staff absences.

performs other duties as assigned by the food and nutrition services specialist.

• high school diploma or equivalent.
• three (3) years successful experience in the food service industry.
• two (2) years of management experience in the food service industry.

• current serv‑safe sanitation certification, including working knowledge of haccp regulations or must obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• possession of a valid driver’s license.

• manages inventory and orders food and supplies.
• knowledge and use of culturally responsive practices.
• knowledge of standard sanitation procedures for safe food production, service and storage, and care and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
• knowledge of financial practices and procedures, including cashiering, bank deposits, and cash accountability.
• knowledge of computer point-of-sale systems.
• ability to perform work requiring sustained moderate physical effort, movement of objects weighing 40‑60 lbs., operation of commercial food and nutrition service equipment, knowledge of large quantity food production and forecasting.
• ability to analyze and utilize data to maintain an efficient and cost‑effective program.
• working knowledge of email and microsoft office software.
• perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• communicate effectively in english by reading and in written and spoken formats.
• follow dress code and hygiene requirements.
• regular and predictable attendance.

• consistently lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• work in environments subject to extreme hot and cold temperatures, such as commercial kitchens, walk‑in refrigerators and freezers.
• ability to spend long hours standing and walking.
• ability to reach with both hands and both…