Nutrition Services Lead - Full-time

About Gem Prep

Gem Prep is a K-12 college preparatory school. Our goal is to have all secondary students graduate from high school with an associate degree. Our elementary program builds a strong academic foundation for grades 6-12.

Gem Prep schools are part of the Gem Innovation Schools organization, serving students across Idaho via large brick-and-mortar charter schools, a statewide virtual school, and micro school-like settings called Learning Societies. Learn more at.

Our Mission: To prepare students for success in college by providing a high-quality, personalized, relevant, and rigorous education through exceptional teaching, innovative uses of technology, and partnerships with families.

Student & Staff Competencies:

Gem Prep students develop the following competencies by the time they graduate high school. Gem Prep staff are expected to possess each of these same competencies.

• Self-Aware, Self-Directed, Self-Disciplined
• Creative Problem-Solver
• Skilled Communicator and Collaborator
• Civic-Minded

Position Summary

The primary function of the Nutrition Services Lead is to ensure efficient operation of the school dining area and maintain an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness in which students may be served nutritious meals.  The work is performed under the direction of the School Operations Manager.  The building principal will be the position supervisor. Wage is $14.00/hour. 

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the preparation and serving of all food in the school food service program.
• Maintains records of food service supplies and requisitions additional supplies as needed.
• Receives and supervises the storage of all goods received for food service.
• Oversees and participates in cleaning the serving, dining and storage areas.
• Keeps accurate daily counts of number of students served.
• Receives and accurately accounts for cash.
• Supervises students outside the classroom, as assigned, to support the school’s discipline and instructional programs.
• Understands and follows health and safety procedures relating to food service and sanitation to maintain food quality and ensure food safety.
• Communicates effectively
• Maintain student and school confidentiality;
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with Gem Prep policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• High School diploma or GED equivalency
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Working at Gem Prep

We hire and develop excellent educators and provide strong support. We value:

• Results.  Gem Prep works relentlessly to create efficient, measurable, and sustainable results. We strive for excellence and pursue our mission tenaciously. Ideally, you thrive working in a fluid environment where flexibility and tenacity are required.
• Innovation. We embrace new approaches and ideas that have a powerful impact on learning and teaching, achieving success for every student. We believe that today’s students need schools that dramatically rethink the traditional learning and teaching process for the success of every student.   The status quo is not acceptable.  
• Integrity. We are truthful, fair, and trustworthy in all aspects of our work. We expect the same of you.
• Humility. If you are humble and teachable, this will be a powerful learning experience for you.  Your humility will be key to building trusted and authentic relationships as well as the key to your professional growth. We also understand that you bring valuable experiences and knowledge that will lift our team.
• Teamwork. We value each of our team members as individuals but believe that we achieve the greatest results by working together.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Gem Innovation Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other protected status. Preference may be extended to eligible veterans in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Gem Innovation Schools is a drug-free workplace, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.

From PDF Description

School Calendar 2026-2027
Work Calendars Daily Schedule
Non-calendar day Regular Work Day M - F: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
KEY Non-Work Days Training Day
Work Days/Month 2026
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Number of Work Days 173
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S July 0
1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 August 16
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 September 20
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 October 16
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 November 16
26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 December 14
30 31 January 19
0 31 16 20 16 16 14 February 15
March 17
2027 April 22
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE May 18
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S June 0
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Indicates an unpaid non-work date
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Indicates a deep cleaning day in kitchens
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30
31 30 31
19 15 17 22 18 0
Number Teacher Days 182
August 21
Events Dates September 21
Charter Certification Training July 13-17 October 17
New Admin Training July 16-17 November 16
Admin Training July 20-24 December 14
New Staff Tech Training July 27-28 January 19
Premium Leadership Positions Training July 29-31 February 15
New Staff Training July 29-31 March 18
All Staff Training August 3-11 April 22
Running Start August 10 May 19
Back to School Night August 10
First Day of School (Kinder-No School) August 12
Kindergarten-Slow Start August 13-18
Labor Day - No School September 7
Professional Development Day-No School September 16
End of Quarter 1 October 9
Fall Break-No School October 19-23
Parent Teacher Conferences - No School October 28
Thanksgiving Break - No School November 23-27
End of Semester 1 December 18
Christmas Break - no school Dec 21- Jan 4
Professional Development Day -No School January 4
Civil Rights Day - no school January 18
Winter Break-No School February 15-19
End of Quarter 3 March 12
Spring Break - No School March 22-26
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences - No School March 31
SAT Day-Virtual Learning day for grades 6-10 April 7
High School Graduation May 21
Last Day of School May 26
Professional Development - No School May 27
Professional Development for Administrators May 28
Memorial Day-No School May 31

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