School Food Service Program Assistant Manager/Sous Chef - Year Round

Endeavor Schools•Columbia, MD

2d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School is seeking a Food Service Assistant Manager/Sous Chef to manage all aspects of the school kitchen, ensuring safety and cleanliness. This role involves preparing healthy meals and snacks for students, creating and updating the school's HACCP plan, estimating food quantities, and requisitioning supplies. The position requires knowledge of school cafeteria operations, basic math and measurements, experience with standard cafeteria equipment, and the ability to maintain records and prepare reports. Additionally, the role involves understanding sanitation and safety practices, following directions, working independently, efficiently delivering food to school locations, and proficiently creating and designing menus for meal planning.

Requirements

High School or GED equivalent
2 + years of experience cooking
ServSafe Certification
CPR and First Aid Certification

Nice To Haves

Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in food service, culinary arts, or related field
Experience working in a large institution
Kitchen Manager License

Responsibilities

Create, update and follow the school HACCP plan
Manage operations of a school cafeteria
Estimate food quantities and requisition proper amounts for economical food service
Maintain records and prepare reports
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Work independently with little direction
Efficiently deliver food to school locations
Create and design menus for meal planning