Food Service Staff Lead

Hampton, VA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $15.00 - $19.00

Benefits

competitive salary

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee training and development

supportive work environment

Opportunities for career advancement

Job Description

Hampton City Schools is a public school district located in Hampton, Virginia, dedicated to providing educational excellence to its diverse student population. As part of its commitment to fostering a healthy and supportive learning environment, the district maintains a comprehensive Food and Nutrition Services department. This department strives to offer nutritious, high-quality meals that meet both federal and state nutrition standards, contributing directly to the health and academic success of students. With a focus on teamwork and community involvement, Hampton City Schools Food and Nutrition Services collaborates with students, parents, and school personnel to encourage healthy eating habits that support... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Requires at least two years of experience in the food service industry
ServSafe Certification required
Knowledge of food service, sanitation, safety, and HACCP requirements
Basic knowledge of current federal and state regulations related to school nutrition programs
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others
Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications
Ability to follow directions, both written and oral in English to ensure safety of food preparation and service
Ability to manually move, shelve, stack, or raise from floor to table or serving area on, at times, a wet and slippery floor, heavy objects (pots, pans, trays, and food supplies) weighing up to 35 pounds
Occasionally requires heavy physical work and exerting up to 50 pounds

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
ServSafe Certification required
Knowledge of food service, sanitation, safety, and HACCP requirements
Basic knowledge of current federal and state regulations related to school nutrition programs
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others
Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications
Ability to follow directions, both written and oral in English to ensure safety of food preparation and service

Job Duties

Oversees, manages and performs a variety of food preparations and related food services tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of a school kitchen
Ensures food is of high quality for customers and meets federal and state meal requirements
Works collaboratively with all stakeholders in providing nutritious school meals and encouraging healthy choices to fuel successful learning
Ensures a safe, clean, healthy food service environment is maintained following Hampton's Department of Health and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines
Opens kitchen and sets up necessary equipment ensuring all serving lines are properly set according to daily menu
Assists in estimating and ordering food, supplies and beverages
Assists with counting and entering monthly inventory into the food service software
Completes production records on a daily basis
Receives and stocks food, supplies and beverages
Follows the daily menu and portion control standards for breakfast, lunch and snacks
May serve as cashier and/or server regularly
Prepares daily bank deposit and drops at bank or designated location
Understands the use of free and reduced meal eligibility roster for all students in emergencies
Attends all required meetings, workshops and/or school functions
Communicates with students, parents, and school personnel with courtesy, tact, patience, and consistency
Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to department guidelines
Assists in the training of employees
Performs other duties as needed such as: operate dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamer, and ovens
washes pots, pans, kettles and other cooking utensils
cleans work surfaces, eating and food preparation area
sweeps and mops, etc.

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