Assistant Food Service Manager
Job Description
Employer: Personal Touch Food Service, Inc.
Location: Chautauqua Consortium
Pay Rate: $23.00-25.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Follows School Calendar
Job Summary:
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.
Key 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
Why Join Us?
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
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
Education/Experience Requirements of the Asst. Manager:
Bachelor’s or Associates degree in food service management, food & nutrition, business management, or in lieu of degree a minimum of 5 years experience in institutional/commercial food operation in a capacity with increasing food service supervisory positions/responsibilities.
