Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $29.95
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Paid holidays
Job Description
The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is a prominent educational institution committed to providing high-quality education and supportive services to students across the district. DPSCD manages a wide network of schools and facilities, focusing on the overall well-being and development of its students. As part of its extensive educational framework, DPSCD places significant emphasis on the nutritional standards and culinary services offered within schools, recognizing the importance of healthy and balanced meals in supporting student achievement and well-being. DPSCD offers competitive positions with defined salary structures and benefits, catering to individuals passionate about education and community service. This specific... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of an Associate of Arts degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
- three to five years of culinary management experience
- ServSafe Certification
- strong leadership skills
- prior experience in K-12 culinary settings preferred
- familiarity with state and federal food standards applicable to K-12 market preferred
- ability to plan, organize, assign, supervise, and inspect the work of others
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of an Associate of Arts degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
- bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or Dietetics preferred
- three to five years of culinary management experience
- strong leadership skills
- prior experience in K-12 culinary settings preferred
- familiarity with state and federal food standards applicable to K-12 preferred
- ServSafe Certification
- ability to plan, organize, assign, supervise, and inspect work
Job Duties
- Oversee culinary operations and activities of the school district
- train, lead, and motivate kitchen staff
- adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary food production, preparation, and presentation
- ensure all kitchens provide visually appealing, tasty, and nutrient dense food while adhering to state, federal, and district regulations
- plan and execute compliant menus that include locally sourced products
- manage cost controls and control expenditures
- purchase and manage inventory
- assist in catering events executed by the Division of School Nutrition
- assist with development of nutrition education materials and programs
- coordinate supervision to meet Board of Education policies, Office of School Nutrition standards, and USDA guidelines
- plan and direct operations of preparation kitchen and designated satellite schools
- supervise Food Service Managers
- communicate school and departmental objectives, policies, and procedures to staff, administrators, community, parents, and students
- inform Principals and Area Directors of activities, progress, and problems
- maintain good employee morale and relationships
- maintain services delivering a well-organized nutritional meal system
- plan and conduct staff meetings
- conduct inspections for efficient operations and compliance
- monitor and develop HACCP Program
- train Food Service Workers and Managers
- perform on-site reviews for NSLP and CACFP
- conduct on-the-job training
- submit accurate records and reports
- ensure program compliance
- attend departmental meetings
- be available via district cell phone after regular hours for operations questions
- rate and confer with employees
- encourage positive student involvement
- assist development of policies and procedures
- fulfill other duties assigned by the Executive Director of Office of School Nutrition
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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