Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) is a well-established public school district located in Peoria, Arizona, known for its commitment to providing quality education and comprehensive student support services. Among its many departments, the Food and Nutrition Services department plays a crucial role in ensuring students receive nutritious meals that meet federal and state nutrition guidelines. This unit manages cafeteria operations across numerous elementary, middle, and high schools within the district, emphasizing health, safety, and efficient service in its food programs. The district strives to maintain high standards in paperwork, hygiene, and customer service while supporting student eligibility programs for free... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must have a valid IVP fingerprint card and be able to pass a 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
- must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver license
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
- as required, 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
- as required, 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
- as required, 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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