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Assistant Kitchen Manager - Elementary

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.08 - $23.52
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
voluntary life insurance
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is a renowned public school district located in Thornton, Colorado, known for its deep commitment to fostering excellence, equity, and inclusion across its educational and operational programs. Serving a diverse community, the district prioritizes student success by ensuring every student receives support and opportunities in every classroom daily. This commitment extends beyond academics to encompass services such as Nutrition Services, designed to promote the well-being and health of students through nutritious meal options and exemplary customer service. The district actively works to eliminate barriers to excellence, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for all students and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have a minimum of one year experience in a school meal program or food service management
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must successfully complete a criminal background check
  • Must be able to successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination
  • Must complete the district courses "Progressive Discipline" and "Classified Evaluation System" within one year of entering position
  • Must obtain and maintain a department approved food safety training program within 6 months of hire
  • Must meet minimum national professional standards and training requirements for school nutrition professionals who manage and operate the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of one year experience in a school meal program or food service management
  • Experience with large volume food preparation preferred
  • Nutrition Services or other food service management training preferred
  • Must be able to meet minimum national professional standards and training requirements for school nutrition professionals who manage and operate the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (currently 12 hours for Kitchen Assistant Managers)
  • School Nutrition Association (SNA) Certification preferred
  • Recommended membership in SNA and Colorado School Food Service Association (CSFSA)
  • Recommended attendance at the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) summer workshop every five years
  • Recommended to attend Colorado School Nutrition Association annual conference every two years

Job Duties

  • Lead and direct kitchen team in performing all food preparation activities including anticipating food production, cooking, and baking
  • Lead team in batch cooking, replenishing fruit and vegetable bar, and condiment station between lunch periods
  • Assist in preparing menu worksheets and ensuring they are accurately completed on a daily basis
  • Maintain organization of storeroom, refrigerators, and freezers
  • Make routine decisions in absence of the kitchen manager
  • Maintain compliance with Health Department standards, all safety procedures, departmental policies and procedures, including Nutrition Services standard operating procedures and employee expectations
  • Ensure temperatures are being taken according to Nutrition Services SOP
  • Assure the safety of all food served, and maintain a clean and sanitary food preparation and service areas
  • Monitor cash collection from students and staff
  • Prepare required end-of-day reports and reconcile cash
  • Follow special dietary needs procedure and adheres to special diets as directed
  • Assist supervisor in developing and/or completing orders and inventory
  • Accept/assist with deliveries
  • check packing slips, receipts, temperatures, dates, and stores incoming food
  • Manage and reports vendor issues when kitchen manager is not available
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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