School Kitchen Assistant Manager - Highland Park Elementary
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.21 - $26.83
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
meal discounts
Training and Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a school district's Child Nutrition Services department, dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious meals to students within its cafeterias. This department plays a vital role in supporting the health and academic performance of children by ensuring they receive balanced and appealing meals during their school day. The department emphasizes food safety, nutrition education, and operational efficiency to create a positive dining experience for students. It operates under strict guidelines to meet established standards of nutrition, food safety, and service quality.
This role involves skilled cooking and baking under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager or a designate... Show More
This role involves skilled cooking and baking under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager or a designate... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- prior experience in cooking or baking
- knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations
- ability to perform physical tasks including standing for prolonged periods and lifting up to 25 lbs
- good vision including depth perception and color vision
- ability to communicate effectively with students and adults
- ability to follow instructions and work flexible hours
- capability to handle frequent interruptions and shift priorities
- willingness to work in a team environment
- exposure to cleaning chemicals
- effective decision making and problem solving skills
- adaptability and flexibility
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- experience in cooking or baking in a commercial or institutional setting
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures
- ability to follow recipes and standardized cooking procedures
- good communication and teamwork skills
- ability to maintain accurate records and reports
- experience with inventory management
- basic math skills
- ability to work under supervision and as part of a team
- adaptability to multitask and handle interruptions
- commitment to promoting nutrition and wellness
Job Duties
- Prepare and serve attractive, high quality, nutritious, cost effective meals following standardized procedures
- comply with approved safety and sanitation procedures
- assist in cleaning of kitchen, equipment, tables and storeroom
- report equipment malfunctions to ensure safe working conditions
- assist in maintaining appropriate food and supply inventories
- direct or assist unit employees in meal preparation tasks
- maintain required daily records and reports and submit to Kitchen Manager
- collect money and account for meals served according to established procedures
- maintain a plate count for record of meals served
- promote Child Nutrition Services programs to increase meal participation
- assist school staff in promoting proper nutrition
- establish and maintain cooperative working relations with others
- perform related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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