Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $38,600.00 - $61,800.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Uplift Education is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining public schools of excellence. Committed to empowering students, Uplift's mission is to help each student reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace. The organization fosters a lifelong love of learning, achievement, and service in its students, nurturing them to positively impact their communities and the wider world. With a strong focus on academic excellence and personal growth, Uplift Education is a beacon of hope and opportunity for countless families, providing high-quality education that is accessible to all.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
- Two or more years experience in food service including cooking, production, and inventory
- Minimum one year in a supervisory role
- Current SERVSafe Kitchen Manager's Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to communicate effectively with personnel, students, and parents
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for entire shift
- Ability to reach, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, and bend frequently
- Willingness to undergo criminal background check
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Ability to understand and follow food safety and preparation instructions
Job Qualifications
- High School diploma or general education diploma (GED)
- Two or more years experience in school food service or any food service including cooking, production, and inventory, with at least one year in supervisory role
- Current SERVSafe Kitchen Manager's Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
- Capable of operating small and large kitchen equipment and tools
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, students, and parents
- Ability to motivate, delegate, and lead a team
- Ability to read, analyze, and apply understanding of instructions in written or oral English
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Familiarity with software such as POS and scheduling tools
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations and basic finance understanding
Job Duties
- Oversee day-to-day operations within the kitchen adhering to Child Nutrition Program guidelines
- Supervise, manage, and cross train kitchen staff
- Produce work schedules and manage employee absences
- Provide formal, timely, and appropriate feedback on individual work performance and growth opportunities
- Ensure storage of all food and supplies in the kitchen
- Ensure adherence to State Safety and Sanitation guidelines
- Monitor working condition of kitchen equipment
- Report work-related injuries to Risk Management in a timely manner
- Document required monthly safety training with kitchen staff
- Ensure staff adhere to all standardized recipes
- Ensure high standard of food quality through continual monitoring during production and service
- Ensure all methods of counting and claiming are compliant and accurate
- Create welcoming and friendly environment in cafeteria, kitchen, and service points
- Follow best practices for presenting menus and promoting participation
- Manage production, order, and inventory
- Perform data entry of planned production and actual amount served in Titan Menu Daily
- Report recipe or menu errors to Director of Menus
- Plan food production in system based on completed production records
- Monitor portion control to ensure compliance with USDA/TDA meal patterns
- Monitor inventory levels, weekly and physical inventory, and maintain perpetual inventory
- Place accurate orders for production
- Document gas credit card reconciliations and submit timely reports
- Monitor food production and waste
- Perform end of day reconciliation with cashiers including cash drawer and a la carte sales
- Adhere to standard cash handling processes
- Oversee student and staff lunch account balances
- Coordinate meals for field trips and testing with Operations Directors
- Attend required trainings
- Assist with other kitchen tasks as needed including delivering, cooking, and cleaning
- Establish and maintain positive relationships and communication with Uplift staff and parents
- Perform other duties as assigned by FOM/Director
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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