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Food Service Kitchen Manager Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Nevada School District

Kitchen Manager / Lead Cook

Nevada, IA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Food Service Date Available: 09/14/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Nevada Community School District Now Hiring: Kitchen Manager / Lead Cook The Nevada Community School District is seeking a ...

Pizza Ranch - Bettendorf

Kitchen Manager

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

$16 - $21/hr

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and enjoys making a difference through food, service, and leadership-this is the place for you. The Role: Kitchen Manager As ...

Pizza Ranch - Cedar Falls

Kitchen Manager

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and enjoys making a difference through food, service, and leadership-this is the place for you. The Role: Kitchen Manager As ...

Nevada School District

Kitchen Manager / Lead Cook

Nevada, IA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Food Service Director * Compensation: Based on experience Under the direction of the Food Service Director, the Kitchen Manager/Lead Cook oversees daily kitchen operations, supervises food service ...

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.

Kitchen Manager

Huxley, IA · On-site

Kitchen Manager - Lunchtime Solutions Location: On-site at Ballard Community School District ... HS Diploma or GED preferred * 1+ year of food service experience in a supervisory role preferred

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What is the difference between Food Service Kitchen Manager vs Food Service Cook?

AspectFood Service Kitchen ManagerFood Service Cook
CredentialsFood safety certifications, management experienceCooking certifications or culinary training often preferred
Work EnvironmentKitchen management, overseeing staff and operationsFood preparation and cooking in kitchen
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, cafeterias, catering servicesRestaurants, hotels, institutional kitchens
Search & Comparison IntentManagement responsibilities, leadership rolesCooking skills, food preparation tasks

The Food Service Kitchen Manager focuses on overseeing kitchen operations, managing staff, and ensuring quality standards, while the Food Service Cook primarily handles food preparation and cooking tasks. Both roles are essential in food service environments, but they differ significantly in responsibilities and required credentials.

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Food Service Worker

Glenwood, IA • On-site

Glenwood Community School District
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$13.69/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

The Glenwood Community School District is currently taking applications for a Food Service Worker at Northeast Elementary.  The starting wage is $13.69 per hour.
 

FOOD SERVICE WORKER (COOK/SERVER/DISHWASHER)

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - CLASSIFIED STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:  Food Service Worker/Cook

Qualifications: 

  • High school diploma or the equivalent
  • Must pass required background checks and physical
  • Knowledge of food production techniques, preparation and serving practices.
  • Must be able to operate all food service equipment.
  • Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English.

Essential Function:

  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to withstand heat and fluctuations in temperature.
  • Must be able to work simultaneously with both hands.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Reports To: Food Service Kitchen Manager

Consults With: Other kitchen employees

Position Goal: The food service worker under the supervision of the manager is responsible for preparing, serving, and clean-up activities.

Performance Responsibilities:

  • Attendance is necessary to be successful in this position.
  • Assists in preparing food items by using appropriate methods and standardized recipes as assigned by manager or supervisor.
  • Assists with portioning, serving, and kitchen clean-up.
  • Maintains standard of sanitation and safety.
  • Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and community.
  • Recognizes properly prepared food items by sight, taste, and smell.
  • Uses equipment as directed.
  • Uses ovens, steamers, steam jacketed kettles, dish machine, slicer, mixers, and other equipment.
  • Operates dish machine and complies with proper dish machine procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Days students are in school and as needed for meals. Wage schedules shall be subject to annual review and modification by the Glenwood Board of Education or through the collective bargaining process, where one exists. 

Evaluation: Food Service Director and Manager evaluate Food Service Worker once a year.



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