Category
Employment Opportunities
School: Ambassador Christian Academy (ACA)
Location: 4041 Squankum-Allenwood Road, Allenwood, NJ 08720
Report To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Mission Alignment: The Food Service Manager will be a dedicated, servant-hearted leader who fully supports the school’s mission to “prayerfully educate students for life and eternity with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, all for the glory of God.” This role involves fostering a welcoming, team-oriented dining environment that reflects Christian values and high standards of hospitality and service to the entire school community.
Position Summary: The Food Service Manager at Ambassador Christian Academy is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and daily operations of the school’s food service program for students in PreK through 12th grade, as well as faculty and staff (approximately 300). This role ensures the provision of nutritious, appealing, and safe meals in compliance with all relevant health, safety, and sanitation guidelines. The manager will oversee menu planning, purchasing, inventory control, staff supervision, and financial management of the program, while promoting a positive dining experience that aligns with the school’s Christian mission and values.
Key Responsibilities:
⮚ Manage daily food service operations, including meal planning, preparation, serving, and cleanup for all grade levels.
⮚ Lead, train, schedule, and supervise food service staff and volunteers, fostering a positive, productive, and Christ-centered team environment.
⮚ Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and service are consistently met.
⮚ Coordinate food service needs for school events, meetings, and special functions.
⮚ Collaborate with school administration, staff, and parents to address concerns and promote the food service program.
⮚ Help the students develop their palates while satisfying the likes and dislikes of children Pre-K to 12th grade, building trust slowly so that even the pickiest eaters try new things.
Menu Planning:
⮚ Develop well-balanced, nutritious, and appealing menus that cater to the diverse preferences and dietary needs of PreK-12 students, staff, and faculty, while considering budgetary constraints.
⮚ Order and manage food and supply inventory, ensuring cost control, proper storage, and adherence to a “first in, first out” system.
⮚ Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.
⮚ Comply with health, & safety standards at the local, state, and federal levels.
⮚ Ensure all kitchen equipment is operated safely and maintained properly, coordinating repairs as needed.
⮚ Conduct regular sanitation inspections and train staff in hygiene and safety procedures.
Procurement and Financial Reporting:
⮚ Prepare and manage the food service budget, monitoring expenses and revenue to ensure financial goals are met.
⮚ Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly documentation, including meal production records, inventory logs, and financial reports.
⮚ Working knowledge of Payschools preferred.
Professional Qualifications & Requirements:
⮚ Associate degree or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree in food service management, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, or a related field preferred.
⮚ Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in high-volume commercial or institutional food service management with supervisory experience.
⮚ Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
⮚ A demonstration of commitment to Christian school mission, values, and a vibrant personal faith.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@acanj.org.
Salary: $40,000 – $50,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Description
The High School Boys Baseball Coach will be responsible for training and managing our Boys Varsity Baseball team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience coaching baseball, maintain a good rapport with the athletes, and model a Christlike example in practice and game settings.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- effectively train athletes in a Christ-centered atmosphere, motivating students to do their best for the glory of God
- managing practices and scheduled games, averaging twice a week (ex. Tuesday practice, Thursday game)
- travel to and from our home court and away games
- overseeing maintenance of baseball equipment and jerseys
- involvement in any post-season tournaments that are qualified for
- maintain consistent communication with parents and athletes
- ascribe to and perform all duties in accordance with Ambassador Christian Academy’s Statement of Faith and Employee Role Model Standards
Interested applicants can contact the Athletic Director, Colin Jaeger. See contact info below.
Salary
Based on Qualifications and Experience
Contact
Colin Jaeger
Phone: 732-773-5562
Fax:cjaeger-ad@ambassadornj.org
4041 Squankum-Allenwood Rd, Allenwood, NJ 08720
Description
The High School Girls Softball Coach will be responsible for training and managing our Girls Varsity Softball team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience coaching softball, maintain a good rapport with the athletes, and model a Christlike example in practice and game settings.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- effectively train athletes in a Christ-centered atmosphere, motivating students to do their best for the glory of God
- managing practices and scheduled games, averaging twice a week (ex. Tuesday practice, Thursday game)
- travel to and from our home court and away games
- overseeing maintenance of softball equipment and jerseys
- involvement in any post-season tournaments that are qualified for
- maintain consistent communication with parents and athletes
- ascribe to and perform all duties in accordance with Ambassador Christian Academy’s Statement of Faith and Employee Role Model Standards
Interested applicants can contact the Athletic Director, Colin Jaeger. See contact info below.
Salary
Based on Qualifications and Experience
Contact
Colin Jaeger
Phone: 732-773-5562
Fax:cjaeger-ad@ambassadornj.org
4041 Squankum-Allenwood Rd, Allenwood, NJ 08720
Description
The Middle School Boys Baseball Coach will be responsible for training and managing our Boys JV Baseball Team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience coaching baseball, maintain a good rapport with the athletes, and model a Christlike example in practice and game settings.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- effectively train athletes in a Christ-centered atmosphere, motivating students to do their best for the glory of God
- managing practices and scheduled games, averaging twice a week (ex. Friday practice, Monday game)
- travel to and from our home court and away games
- overseeing maintenance of baseball equipment and jerseys
- involvement in any post-season tournaments that are qualified for (end of October-early November)
- maintain consistent communication with parents and athletes
- ascribe to and perform all duties in accordance with Ambassador Christian Academy’s Statement of Faith and Employee Role Model Standards
Interested applicants can contact the Athletic Director, Colin Jaeger. See contact info below.
Salary
Based on Qualifications and Experience
Contact
Colin Jaeger
Phone: 732-773-5562
Fax:cjaeger-ad@ambassadornj.org
4041 Squankum-Allenwood Rd, Allenwood, NJ 08720
Description
The Middle School Girls Softball Coach will be responsible for training and managing our Girls JV Softball Team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience coaching softball, maintain a good rapport with the athletes, and model a Christlike example in practice and game settings.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- effectively train athletes in a Christ-centered atmosphere, motivating students to do their best for the glory of God
- managing practices and scheduled games, averaging twice a week (ex. Friday practice, Monday game)
- travel to and from our home court and away games
- overseeing maintenance of softball equipment and jerseys
- involvement in any post-season tournaments that are qualified for (end of October-early November)
- maintain consistent communication with parents and athletes
- ascribe to and perform all duties in accordance with Ambassador Christian Academy’s Statement of Faith and Employee Role Model Standards
Interested applicants can contact the Athletic Director, Colin Jaeger. See contact info below.
Salary
Based on Qualifications and Experience
Contact
Colin Jaeger
Phone: 732-773-5562
Fax:cjaeger-ad@ambassadornj.org
4041 Squankum-Allenwood Rd, Allenwood, NJ 08720