About the Role
Personal Touch Food Service, Inc. is seeking a reliable and organized Assistant Food Service Manager to support the daily operations of multiple school cafeterias. The ideal candidate will assist the Food Service Manager in supervising staff, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring that nutritious meals are prepared and served in a clean, efficient, and student-friendly environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, preparation, and service of meals
- Help manage and train food service staff, assigning daily tasks as needed
- Monitor kitchen operations to ensure compliance with USDA, state, and local health regulations
- Support inventory management, including ordering and receiving deliveries
- Assist with meal counts, production records, and temperature logs
- Ensure cleanliness and sanitation in all food prep and service areas
- Maintain a positive and productive kitchen culture
- Work effectively in a busy, loud, and fast-paced school cafeteria environment
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Culinary training or food service management coursework preferred
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in food service, with some supervisory experience
- ServSafe certification required (or must be obtained within 30 days of hire)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
- Must pass background checks in accordance with NYS and school district policies
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organizational skills
Location
- Chautauqua Consortium
Work Type
- Monday–Friday
- Follows School Calendar
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of food service experience
- Some supervisory experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s or Associates degree in food service management, food & nutrition, or business management
- Minimum 5 years of experience in institutional/commercial food operation with increasing supervisory positions/responsibilities (in lieu of degree)
Salary/Compensations
- $23.00-25.00 per hour
Benefits
- Daytime hours only — no nights, weekends, or holidays
- Supportive team and school community
- Opportunity to grow within a stable company
- Make a difference by supporting student health and nutrition
About the Company
- Personal Touch Food Service, Inc.
