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Elementary Kitchen Manager - Harwood Elementary

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $20.25 - $22.65
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program

Job Description

The West Fargo Public School District is a prominent educational institution committed to providing high-quality education and supportive services to its diverse student population. Serving the community through multiple schools, the district emphasizes a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for learners and staff alike. Among its vital departments is Food Services, which plays a crucial role in ensuring that students receive nutritious, well-prepared meals daily. The district values its employees and provides ongoing professional development, maintaining a workplace that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Within this framework, the position of Elementary Kitchen Manager at Harwood Elementary School is c... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum of 3 years of prior experience with large quantity food preparation preferred
  • Basic computational skills
  • Prior experience working in a school setting preferred
  • Completion of a food safety training course within 6 months of hire
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in English
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively
  • Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement
  • Adhere to assigned work schedule with regular and punctual attendance

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum of 3 years of prior experience with large quantity food preparation preferred
  • Basic computational skills
  • Prior experience working in a school setting preferred
  • Completion of a food safety training course within 6 months of hire
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in English
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively
  • Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement
  • Adhere to assigned work schedule with regular and punctual attendance
  • May supervise other members of the food service department

Job Duties

  • Oversees the preparation and service of meals to students and staff by following established procedures
  • Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff
  • Maintains open and effective communication with building administrator
  • Provides on-going training and daily direction to food service employees
  • Evaluates work performance of food service workers
  • Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity
  • Prepares food items utilizing district approved standardized recipes and instructs personnel in the use of the recipes
  • Adheres to budgeted staffing levels by ensuring kitchen staff work within assigned shift hours
  • Ensures food product rotation by conducting weekly inventory of freezers, coolers and storerooms
  • Maintains facilities by making regular inspections of the kitchen, identifies and reports problem areas, and follows up until completion
  • Submits weekly food and supply order
  • Maintains accurate production records for each meal
  • Supervises activities of kitchen staff in food preparation to ensure proper safety, sanitation, quality and portion control
  • Carries out internal promotional programs for food service
  • Attends and participates in monthly meetings, trainings and/or workshops
  • Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities
  • Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations
  • Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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