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Kitchen Manager, High School

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $34,600.00 - $55,400.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) is a prominent educational institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and holistic development among its students. Serving a diverse community, PUSD operates numerous schools including elementary, middle, and high schools, ensuring that students receive quality education and support services. Among its various departments, the Food & Nutrition Services department plays a vital role in providing nutritious and balanced meals to students, enhancing their ability to focus and perform well academically. This department operates with a commitment to meeting federal and state nutrition standards, maintaining high food safety protocols, and promoting healthy eating habits within the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must have high school diploma or GED
  • Must have five years of relevant, progressively responsible food service experience
  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Certified Food Service Manager's card within one month of employment
  • May be required to lift and/or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • May be exposed to extreme temperature shifts in kitchen and/or freezer
  • May be required to work outside normal working hours
  • May be required to travel to perform work functions

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Five years of relevant, progressively responsible food service preparation, cooking, baking, kitchen management or closely related experience
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of principles of management and supervision
  • Knowledge of principles of bookkeeping and/or accounting
  • Knowledge of principles of inventory control
  • Knowledge of nutrition standards and guidelines
  • Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and policies
  • Skill in identifying nutrition needs and guidelines
  • Skill in following written formulas, recipes and cooking instructions
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with coworkers, vendors, students, parents and the general public
  • Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications

Job Duties

  • Leads the work unit and personnel
  • Provides and/or recommends training
  • Coordinates schedules, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects
  • Establishes performance measures, goals, objectives and priorities
  • Evaluates work performance
  • Provides feedback and technical guidance
  • Advises personnel of new or revised information
  • Assigns, plans and supervises food preparation work
  • Reviews planned menus, schedules and related requirements
  • Oversees removal of food supplies, products, seasonings and other items necessary from inventory
  • Initiates purchase and/or restocking of supplies and materials as required
  • Directs and/or participates in cleaning and sanitation to kitchen, food preparation and other relevant areas
  • Determines compliance to established and required practices and procedures
  • Reviews and monitors food service lines
  • Observes operations and activities
  • Works with cooks and others to keep food available, stored and served at correct temperature and in monitoring student portions
  • Reviews student eligibility for free or reduced cost meals
  • Prepares food production worksheets
  • Reviews past records and files
  • Determines appropriate amount of food products, service and related items to be ordered
  • Oversees and performs duties associated with handling, collecting, verifying, reconciling and/or depositing cash, receipts and other forms of payment received
  • Reviews food products delivered
  • Determines adherence with quantity and quality of product ordered
  • Initiates process to return unusable and/or unwanted products and supplies as required
  • Oversees and assists with food products and supply storage
  • Updates files and records of products received and products utilized
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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