Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $27.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Training and development opportunities
Job Description
Stevens Elementary is a dedicated educational institution located in Stevens Elementary, WA, and part of the Culinary Services department. The school emphasizes providing a supportive, healthy environment for students to learn and grow. Stevens Elementary is committed to ensuring the holistic well-being of its students by incorporating high-quality nutritional programs as part of its school services. The Culinary Services team is integral to this mission, working to nourish students with balanced, nutritious meals served in a safe and sanitary setting. The department operates under the guidance of the Child Nutrition Services Director, ensuring strict adherence to district-wide policies and standards... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Food Handler's Permit
- Knowledge of menu planning and nutritional requirements of USDA school meal patterns
- Ability to accurately complete records as required by USDA, State and District
- Ability to take initiative and resolve or recommend solutions
- Ability to audit and reconcile inventory and financial records
- Ability to provide direction to assigned staff
- Knowledge of basic food handling techniques and safe practices
- Ability to use kitchen tools and equipment
- Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
- Ability to follow instructions and use fundamental food preparation techniques
- Ability to learn Federal, State and Local requirements for National School Lunch Programs
- Ability to operate and adjust commercial kitchen equipment
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
- Ability to work under supervision
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Food Handler's Permit
- Knowledge of menu planning and the nutritional requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture school meal patterns
- Ability to accurately complete necessary records required by the United States Department of Agriculture, the State and the District
- Ability to take initiative, analyze information/situation and resolve situation or recommend effective solution to Child Nutrition Services office
- Audit and reconcile inventory and financial records
- Knowledgeable of basic food handling and preparation techniques and safe practices and ability to use kitchen tools and equipment
- Proficient in basic math
- Skilled in English communication orally and in writing
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to operate all types of commercial kitchen equipment with mechanical aptitude
Job Duties
- Prepare and serve attractive, high quality, nutritious, cost effective meals following menu planners meeting District requirements
- Insure that all student helpers and staff comply with proper food handling techniques and follow safety and sanitation procedures
- Develop, prepare and post work schedules and diagram of serving area for program continuity and to assure that tasks are complete within the time allocated
- Maintain accurate records and complete necessary reports including meal count, cash count, tickets, menu planners, orders, delivery, payroll, inventory and other reports needed according to District procedures either manually or by computer
- Maintain and schedule cleaning of kitchen and storeroom as well as kitchen equipment including tables and chairs
- Report equipment malfunctions to insure safe working conditions
- Order appropriate number of meals from central kitchen and adjust meal count as needed to utilize all food ordered
- Maintain appropriate stock of food and supplies
- rotate and reorder as needed
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with others
- Assist school staff in promoting proper nutrition
- Respond to suggestions, complaints and requests of building staff and students
- Report all accidents promptly to Child Nutrition Services office
- Train and supervise staff including conducting performance evaluations
- Train, monitor and evaluate student workers, substitutes and assigned staff
- Promote Child Nutrition Services programs to increase meal participation
- Check and secure kitchen and dining area at the end of the shift
- Perform related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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