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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $20.23 - $25.79
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a central kitchen facility dedicated to preparing and distributing large quantities of food items primarily for multiple school sites. This centralized food production system ensures that students and staff across schools receive nutritious and timely meals, meeting mandated nutritional standards. The establishment operates under the guidelines of a Central Kitchen Manager and focuses on high-volume cooking, baking, and food preparation. It is a vital part of the school nutrition programs, contributing directly to the well-being and academic success of students by ensuring access to quality meals.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- previous experience in large quantity cooking or institutional food service preferred
- ability to stand for extended periods
- ability to lift and carry moderately heavy items
- ability to operate standard kitchen equipment
- must comply with health and safety regulations
- ability to work in a food service environment exposed to heat and cleaning chemicals
- good communication skills
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- experience in large quantity cooking or institutional food service
- knowledge of food preparation techniques
- understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
- ability to operate food service equipment
- leadership and supervisory skills
- effective communication skills
- ability to maintain records and inventories
- knowledge of nutritional requirements
- ability to follow standardized recipes
- experience with food inventory management
- basic math skills for measurement and recipe adjustments
Job Duties
- Assists in performing cashiering duties as assigned
- operates a Point-of-Sale machine as assigned
- receives money for food and beverages sold
- maintains records of meals and beverages served and monies accepted as assigned
- assists with preparing deposits according to established procedures
- assures availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements
- monitors inventory levels of food items, utensils and supplies
- orders, receives, stores and rotates food items and supplies
- conducts meal counts and inventories
- communicates with personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns
- monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas
- cooks food from scratch for multiple student nutritional programs and catered events to meet mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements
- determines appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and adjusts recipes
- assures compliance with food quality standards including appearance and nutritional requirements
- heats and cooks food according to standardized recipes to meet scheduled menu requirements and operating time lines
- evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature
- presents items that will be accepted by students and/or staff
- inspects food items for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders
- leads and participates in large-quantity cooking and baking in the preparation of foods
- oversees the preparation and serving of food and beverage items
- maintains a variety of records and reports related to daily food item distribution, inventory and assigned activities
- maintains kitchen facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition
- cleans utensils, equipment, storage area, food preparation and serving areas and food service equipment
- operates dish washers and wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils and other serving equipment as assigned
- operates standard food service equipment such as slicers, ovens, can openers, food carts, mixers, choppers, stoves and warmers
- oversees and participates in the measuring and weighing of ingredients
- calculates, adjusts and extends recipes
- estimates needed quantities of food and supplies
- assembles, mixes and prepares a variety of ingredients and supplies
- assures proper temperature of foods
- performs functions of other nutritional services positions as requested by supervisor
- prepares food items and utensils for distribution to school sites
- reviews and verifies quantities of outgoing shipments
- loads hot and cold transport carts with specified food items and supplies
- reports equipment malfunctions and/or facility repair/replacement needs
- trains and provides leadership and work guidance to assigned personnel
- reviews work to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established specifications
- provides input concerning employee evaluations as requested
- attends and participates in meeting, in-service trainings, workshops and conferences
- performs related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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