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School Kitchen Manager - Jane Addams Middle School

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.60 - $31.55
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Paid holidays

Job Description

This position is offered within the Child Nutrition Services department of a school district, a vital division dedicated to providing nutritious and high-quality meals to students. The establishment focuses on maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and nutritional standards, ensuring that meals served contribute positively to students' overall well-being and academic success. By managing an efficient and well-supervised kitchen operation, the Child Nutrition Services department plays a key role in supporting the district's educational mission.

The role under discussion is that of a School Kitchen Supervisor, a critical leadership position responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school kitchen.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year experience in cooking, baking and serving nutritious meals
  • Ability to comply with school district policies and Child Nutrition Services program requirements
  • Experience in accurate record keeping and report preparation
  • Ability to manage staff and supervise kitchen operations
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Capability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 25 pounds

Job Qualifications

  • Must meet all minimum qualifications for Assistant, Satellite Lead, and Production Coordinator
  • One year experience in cooking, baking and serving high-quality nutrition meals
  • Ability to comply with school district policies, procedures and the requirements of the Child Nutrition Services programs
  • Experience in keeping accurate, detailed records and required reports
  • Ability to meet established timelines

Job Duties

  • Direct and participate in preparing and serving high quality, nutritious, cost effective meals and ala carte items following District standards
  • Order and receive food and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels to meet production needs following Child Nutrition Services and District procedures
  • Inspect food on delivery for weight, condition, accuracy of order, and report discrepancies and quality issues to Child Nutrition Services office
  • Keep all food at safe temperature under sanitary conditions following Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Standards
  • Develop and provide daily work schedules for staff to insure completion of tasks within allocated time
  • Follow and insure staff follows Child Nutrition Services guidelines for proper use and storage of food and supplies
  • Maintain a complete file of available standardized recipes an instruct staff in the use and conversion of these recipes
  • Train staff in the proper use and care of equipment as well as safety procedures
  • monitor equipment use and operation
  • determine and request repairs
  • Follow Child Nutrition Services guidelines for calculating daily meal cost and adjust to meet the standards
  • Maintain accurate records
  • prepare necessary reports, including count cash, menu planners for all meals, payroll, and special programs, and either manually or with computer submit according to established schedule
  • Investigate and report accidents promptly to the Child Nutrition Services office
  • Check and secure the kitchen and dining area at the end of shift
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relations
  • Supervise, direct and train assigned staff in all the skills necessary to complete their assigned duties
  • Conduct performance evaluations and recommend substitutes for assignment
  • Conduct performance evaluations on all Child Nutrition Services staff at assigned location at least once a year
  • Respond to suggestions, complaints and requests of building staff and students
  • Promote Child Nutrition Services program to increase meal participation
  • Assist school staff in promoting good nutrition
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location