School Kitchen Assistant Manager - Roosevelt High School

The hiring establishment is a school district Child Nutrition Services department dedicated to providing high quality, nutritious meals to students and staff. This organization plays a vital role in promoting healthy eating habits and ensuring that meals served meet established nutritional and safety standards. The team works collaboratively to deliver cost-effective, appealing, and nutritious meals that comply with district guidelines and contribute positively to the overall well-being and academic performance of students. The Child Nutrition Services department is committed to excellence in food service, maintaining cleanliness, safety, and efficiency in kitchen and cafeteria operations while fostering a supportive and cooperative work environment.

This role is for a skilled cooking or baking position under the direction of a Kitchen Manager or designee. The position involves preparing and serving attractive, high quality, nutritious, and cost-effective meals in accordance with standardized recipes and meal planners. This includes cooking or baking to meet the demands of the district’s food service program schedule. The individual may lead assigned staff in meal preparation, serving, and kitchen clean up duties, and is responsible for maintaining food safety and sanitation protocols at all times. The role requires completing tasks efficiently within the allocated time frame while assisting in kitchen cleanliness, inventory management, and food records maintenance. Additionally, this position may involve collecting money, accounting for meals served, and supporting initiatives to increase meal participation.

The job requires an individual with strong multitasking abilities who can adapt to changing priorities, communicate effectively with students, staff, and coworkers, and resolve problems professionally even under difficult situations. Physical demands include standing and walking for prolonged periods, lifting up to 25 pounds, and performing repetitive tasks requiring dexterity. Employees are expected to handle kitchen cleaning chemicals safely and maintain good vision. Being proactive in maintaining safe working conditions, assisting with staff training, and promoting proper nutrition within the school environment are also key components of the role.

Overall, this position offers a dynamic work environment in the food services sector within a school district, focusing on the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals that support student health and success. It is ideal for candidates with prior commercial or institutional food preparation experience who are dedicated to meeting strict food safety, quality, and service standards while contributing to a positive team atmosphere.