School Kitchen Manager - TOPS K-8

Seattle, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $22.44 - $26.97

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a school district's Child Nutrition Services department, dedicated to providing nutritious and cost-effective meal programs to support student health and academic performance. This department operates within a structured educational environment, emphasizing food safety, sanitation, and adherence to federally mandated nutritional guidelines such as those set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Child Nutrition Services team is responsible for ensuring that students receive high-quality meals prepared and served in sanitary conditions, which contributes to overall student wellness and encourages healthy eating habits from a young age.

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Job Requirements

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
Must possess a valid WA Food Handler's Permit
Audit and reconcile inventory and financial records
Provide direction to assigned staff
Knowledgeable of basic food handling and preparation techniques and safe practices and ability to use kitchen tools and equipment

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
Provide direction to assigned staff
Knowledgeable of basic food handling and preparation techniques and safe practices and ability to use kitchen tools and equipment

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

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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