Cook Manager (7-hour)

Chicopee School District•Chicopee, MA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook Manager is an essential member of the school cafeteria staff and is charged with managing and supervising all cafeteria personnel and operations. The Cook Manager ensures courteous service to the students and staff, sanitary food preparation and service, cleaning and maintaining the cafeteria in a manner that provides a sanitary, clean, attractive, and safe environment.

Requirements

Skilled and knowledgeable in the following: food preparation, menu preparation, cost controls, sanitation requirements and large scale food service operations.
Ability to courteously and effectively work with all students, faculty, and other school personnel. Ability to be a flexible self-starter.
Ability to effectively manage personnel in a manner consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Must be punctual and prepared to work on a daily basis.
A good attendance record is required.
ServeSafe Certified.
Ability to handle money, keep accurate records, and operate a POS/Cash Register system.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Highly proficient in reading, writing, and math - Required.
Previous food service experience required.
Ability to move, bend, stand, and lift for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Supervises personnel and food production.
Supervises the preparation of meals to ensure the meals are nutritious, of consistent quality, and timely.
Maintains an orderly workspace that is clean, sanitary, and safe.
Estimates food and inventory requirements.
Ability to operate all food service equipment.
Ability to prepare/cook all food served.
Administers proper food controls to prevent waste.
Develops work schedules to maximize production efficiency.
Compiles and maintains accurate records.
Any other duties as assigned by Director of Food Service.