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
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Job Description
Uplift Crescendo Preparatory is a distinguished educational institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and empowering students to reach their highest potential. As part of the Uplift Education network, the school emphasizes creating a nurturing and supportive environment that inspires students to develop a lifelong love of learning, achievement, and service. Uplift's mission is to establish and sustain public schools of excellence that prepare students for success in college and the global marketplace, encouraging them to positively impact the world around them. This commitment to educational excellence is reflected in every aspect of the school’s operations, including its food service and... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
- minimum 2 years experience in food service including cooking, production, and inventory
- at least 1 year in a supervisory role
- possession of current ServSafe Kitchen Manager's Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- ability to understand and follow food preparation and safety instructions
- knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
- ability to operate small and large kitchen equipment and tools
- valid driver's license
- ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents
- bilingual in English
- proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant software
- physical ability to stand, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds
- ability to work in environments exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, extreme cold and heat
- clearance of criminal background check
- eligibility to work in the United States and provide work authorization
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
- 2 plus years experience in school food service or any food service including cooking, production, inventory, with 1 plus in supervisory role
- current SERV safe Kitchen Manager's Certification or ability to obtain within the first 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 to accomplish goals
- ability to read, analyze, and apply understand and to carry out instructions in written or oral English
- proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) and use software as necessary (POS, clock in and out etc.)
- ability to use basic office equipment
- ability to perform basic arithmetic operations and basic finance understanding
Job Duties
- Supervise, manages, and cross train kitchen staff
- produce work schedules and manage employee absences
- use the staff development cycle to 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 appropriate kitchen equipment
- report work-related injuries to Risk Management in a timely manner
- document required monthly safety training with the kitchen staff
- ensure that staff adhere to all standardized recipes on a continual basis
- ensure high standard of food quality through continual monitoring of staff during production and service
- ensure all methods of counting and claiming are compliant and accurate
- create a welcoming and friendly environment in cafeteria, kitchen and at each point of service
- follow best practices for presenting menus and promoting participation
- manage production, order, and inventory
- responsible for data entry of planned production and the actual amount served in Titan Menu Daily
- report recipe/menu errors to Director of Menus
- planning food production in system based on completed production records
- monitor portion control to ensure compliance with USDA/TDA meal patterns
- monitor level of inventory needed for production for central and vended kitchen, adhering to inventory management process
- monitor weekly and physical inventory and maintaining perpetual inventory
- monitor inventory records in Titan Perpetual Inventory System
- accountable for placing accurate order for production
- responsible for gas credit card reconciliations documentation submit in a timely matter to appropriate CMO personnel, where applicable
- monitor food production and waste
- perform End of Day reconciliation with each cashier which includes daily cash drawer reconciliation, daily A la Carte sales and inventory reconciliation, adheres to standard accounting operating processes for cash handling
- oversees student/staff lunch account balances
- works with Operations Directors to coordinate meals for field trips and testing
- attend required trainings
- assists with other kitchen tasks as needed including delivering and or transporting to secondary serving location, cooking, cleaning, servings etc.
- establishes and maintains a positive relationship and a continual open line of communication with all Uplift staff and parents
- other duties as assigned by FOM/Director
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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