Assistant Kitchen Manager (High School)

Byron Center Public Schools•Byron Center, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Kitchen Manager supports daily kitchen operations and meal service at a high school. The position reports to the Food Service High School Manager and the Food Service Director. It requires regular and reliable in-person attendance Monday through Friday. The assistant manager helps maintain food safety and hygiene standards, supports staff, prepares and serves food, and maintains required operational and program records. Other duties may be assigned by the Food Service Manager and Food Service Director.

Requirements

Follow HACCP procedures and food-service standards.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to order food and dry goods for kitchen operations.
Ability to cook menu items and prepare a salad, fresh fruit, and vegetable bar.
Ability to assist with cleanup and sanitation.
Ability to handle money accurately and knowledge of a Point of Service System.
Ability to coordinate production records and maintain accurate required records.
Regular and reliable in-person attendance Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

Maintain an acceptable standard of personal hygiene and follow HACCP procedures.
Interact positively and communicate with students, staff, and parents.
Proactively identify areas for improving operations.
Receive, store, handle, prepare, and serve food according to Byron Center Public Schools standards.
Provide direction and encouragement to staff.
Order food and dry goods needed for kitchen operations.
Cook menu items and prepare the salad, fresh fruit, and vegetable bar using HACCP procedures.
Plan, organize, and oversee daily kitchen operations and meal service.
Assist with cleanup and sanitation according to HACCP procedures.
Handle money accurately and use a Point of Service System.
Coordinate production records as required by the Nutrition Service Director.
Manage programs and maintain accurate records in accordance with federal, state, local, and Michigan Department of Education requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager and Food Service Director.