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What is an assistant food service manager and how to become one
Avg. Salary $37,144
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 10%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.66%
Asian 8.01%
Black or African American 11.23%
Hispanic or Latino 18.49%
Unknown 5.24%
White 56.38%
Genderfemale 55.83%
male 44.17%
Age - 38American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 38Stress level is very high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is intermediate
7 - challenging
Work life balance is fair
6.4 - fair
Assistant food service manager career paths
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Skills Percentages Customer Service 36.30% Cleanliness 21.27% Food Handling 11.57% Cash Control 6.16% Gross Profit 6.15% Complete relevant assistant food service manager training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant food service managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an assistant food service manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant food service manager resumes.Gain additional assistant food service manager certifications
More About CertificationsAssistant food service manager certifications can show employers you have a baseline of knowledge expected for the position. Certifications can also make you a more competitive candidate. Even if employers don't require a specific assistant food service manager certification, having one may help you stand out relative to other applicants.
The most common certifications for assistant food service managers include Certified Food Manager (CFM) and Certified Dietary Manager (CDM).
Research assistant food service manager duties and responsibilities
- Manage inventory, ordering and delivery of groceries.
- Follow and enforce all safety OSHA procedures and HACCP.
- Work with outside vendor in implementation of new POS system.
- Perform seafood HACCP training for SYSCO distribution centers on an annual basis.
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- Browse job boards for relevant postings
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- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average assistant food service manager salary
The average assistant food service manager salary in the United States is $37,144 per year or $18 per hour. Assistant food service manager salaries range between $24,000 and $55,000 per year.
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Updated January 8, 2025
