Head Cook, MHSCA
About The Position
Coordinates and directs the activities of building Food and Nutrition Services staff in the daily operation of the School Nutrition Programs. Responsible for the preparation of menu items for the customer service line, satellites and special events, as needed. Responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality through the use of standardized recipes, accurate portion controls, preparation of sufficient quantities to meet service needs and timing preparation to meet serving schedule. Maintains food service facilities, equipment and personnel in compliance to federal, state, local and departmental requirements that ensure the health, safety and nutritional needs of the customers served. Completes food and supply requisitions plus checks in food and supply deliveries. Plans and prepares main entrees, Snack Bar and other food items according to planned menu, following standardized recipes and established procedures Provides direction and supervision of the food service and kitchen in assigned building Maintains appropriate sanitation/safety standards for food handling during receiving, storage, preparation and service Provides district-wide support through a central kitchen Supports accounting functions for meal payment Communicates with students, food service and building staff and parents to promote positive program involvement
Requirements
- High school diploma and/or equivalent; and/or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above described duties.
- Experience in large quantity food preparation.
- Food Manager Certification through the Minnesota Department of Health.
- School Nutrition Association Certification Level 2.
Nice To Haves
- Associates/Technical degree
- Experience working as a cook supervisor, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and directs the activities of building Food and Nutrition Services staff in the daily operation of the School Nutrition Programs.
- Responsible for the preparation of menu items for the customer service line, satellites and special events, as needed.
- Responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality through the use of standardized recipes, accurate portion controls, preparation of sufficient quantities to meet service needs and timing preparation to meet serving schedule.
- Maintains food service facilities, equipment and personnel in compliance to federal, state, local and departmental requirements that ensure the health, safety and nutritional needs of the customers served.
- Completes food and supply requisitions plus checks in food and supply deliveries.
- Plans and prepares main entrees, Snack Bar and other food items according to planned menu, following standardized recipes and established procedures.
- Provides direction and supervision of the food service and kitchen in assigned building.
- Maintains appropriate sanitation/safety standards for food handling during receiving, storage, preparation and service.
- Provides district-wide support through a central kitchen.
- Supports accounting functions for meal payment.
- Communicates with students, food service and building staff and parents to promote positive program involvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
