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Kitchen Manager, High School

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) is a well-established educational organization dedicated to providing quality education and essential services to students across various schools in the Glendale, Arizona area. Among its many departments, the Food & Nutrition Services division plays a critical role in supporting student health and well-being by managing food preparation and distribution operations within the school cafeterias. The district values excellence, safety, and compliance with nutritional guidelines to ensure students receive nutritious meals in a safe and efficient manner.

Located at Raymond S Kellis High School in Glendale, AZ, the Food Service Kitchen Manager position is a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Must have five years of relevant, progressively responsible food service preparation, cooking, baking, kitchen management or closely related experience
  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check
  • Must be able to obtain within one month of employment and maintain a Certified Food Service Manager’s card
  • May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment, food and/or service products and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • May be exposed to extreme temperature shifts while working in a 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 the principles of management and supervision
  • Knowledge of the principles of bookkeeping and/or accounting
  • Knowledge of the principles of inventory control
  • Knowledge of nutrition standards and guidelines
  • Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures
  • Skill in identifying nutrition needs and guidelines
  • Skill in following written formulas, recipes, and related cooking instructions
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district
  • 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, 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
  • 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 the 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 a variety of 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 and compliance to quantity and quality of product ordered
  • Initiates process to return unusable and/or unwanted products and supplies
  • 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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