Elementary Kitchen Manager

Northshore School District 417•Kenmore, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position directs and manages the complete kitchen operation, kitchen staff and student assistants. The Manager is responsible for preparation of a “School Meal Pattern” breakfasts and lunches available to every school child; orders, prepares, and serves nutritious food as required by participation in the federal program; works cooperatively with staff, students, custodians, and parents; prepares all entrées, soups, breads, salads, and desserts for school meals for students and staff; follows recipes and adapts as needed to adjust quality; keeps accurate inventory of all goods ordered; keeps accurate records for government reimbursement and financial accountability; maintains a clean kitchen and sanitary working conditions; operates point of sale (POS) system and cash register as necessary and provides direction to staff on the operation of the POS system and cash register; and performs other related duties.

Requirements

Food Handler’s Permit required.
Knowledge of Food Service Routines and Procedures
Ability to work with large and small equipment such as ovens, dishwashers, combi-oven, meat slicer, microwave, garbage disposal, mixer, and hot cabinet.
Ability to operate point of sale system and computer with specific software.
Ability to Communicate Effectively
Communicate effectively with building administrators, co-workers, parents
Ability to model a positive, caring attitude towards students and staff.
Ability to Problem Solve
Ability to be flexible in a variety of food preparation and service circumstances.
Ability to plan workload.
Ability to Read, Write, and Perform Basic Math Calculations with Accuracy
Able to Maintain a Neat and Clean Appearance and Meet the District Uniform Requirements

Responsibilities

Directs and manages the complete kitchen operation, kitchen staff and student assistants.
Responsible for preparation of a “School Meal Pattern” breakfasts and lunches.
Orders, prepares, and serves nutritious food as required by participation in the federal program.
Works cooperatively with staff, students, custodians, and parents.
Prepares all entrées, soups, breads, salads, and desserts for school meals for students and staff.
Follows recipes and adapts as needed to adjust quality.
Keeps accurate inventory of all goods ordered.
Keeps accurate records for government reimbursement and financial accountability.
Maintains a clean kitchen and sanitary working conditions.
Operates point of sale (POS) system and cash register as necessary and provides direction to staff on the operation of the POS system and cash register.
Performs other related duties.