Kitchen Manager (40 hours/11 months), Food & Nutrition Services

Cambridge Public Schools•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) is a diverse urban school district enrolling approximately 7,000 students in grades pre-kindergarten through high school. The district has 12 elementary schools, 4 upper schools, and 1 comprehensive high school, which includes a school of vocational and technical arts. The Central Administrative Offices of CPS house all CPS administrative offices and are therefore frequented by CPS teachers, staff, students, families, prospective employees, community-based partners, and members of the general public. This position will provide a reliable, knowledgeable, welcoming, and culturally-proficient point of contact for visitors to the building. This position will also provide clerical support for aspects of the district’s parent information and community relations efforts. This position will report to the Communications Director. The Food & Nutrition Service Department is seeking an energetic leader with proven management skills and culinary expertise to continue the standard of excellence associated with Cambridge and the department. With a fully furnished industrial kitchen, 2 dining areas, 3 station leads, over a dozen staff, and over 700 meals served daily. The Kitchen Manager will also act as a trainer for the Elementary and Middle Schools throughout the district.

Requirements

Must be ServeSafe Manager certified
Excellent customer service skills
Strong personnel management skills
Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills
Knowledge of healthy, vegetarian, culturally diverse food trends with the ability to apply this t recipe development, execution, and presentation
Must be willing to occasionally travel throughout the district for employee training and development
Must be willing to work with other Head of Kitchens (HOK), FNS staff, and interact with children
Must be able to read and write communications to/from the administration
Must be neat in appearance and exhibit dedicated work habits
Must comply with the dress code as designated by the FNS Department
Must be competent in working with computers, email, and operating a cash register
Physical demands include: Continuous lifting, standing, manual dexterity, walking, handling, bending, pushing, pulling, and constant visual assessment. With an occasional need for climbing and squatting.
Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs without restriction.
Experience as a supervisor in a food service environment
Knowledge of basic human nutrition
Vocational training, or education in Culinary Arts, or Food Service Management
Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel and/or the Google platform
Knowledge of the National School Lunch Program

Nice To Haves

Catering management experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Supervises all food service employees within the CRLS kitchen, including station leads, cafeteria helpers, and cashiers.
Intervenes to resolve staff conflicts when applicable.
Evaluates staff semi-annually.
Assists with training and professional development for food service staff throughout the district, including site visits to other schools.
Collaborates with the Food Service Director on recipe and menu development and Catering administration.
Supervise and manage all food service employees within the kitchen
Is able to perform the job duties of every kitchen position to cross-train and fill in as necessary
Coordinates food and supplies on a weekly basis by the deadline assigned by the FNS office
Check all deliveries and confirm that all requested items were received in the specified quantity and quality.
Report any items that are missing or incorrect to the FNS office
Responsible for ensuring all food items are prepared according to district issued menu and standardized recipes.
Ensures completion of daily production records to accurately track food usage and cooking temperatures as required
Keep daily temperature records of cold storage units and notify the FNS office of any equipment issues
Follow meal reimbursement standards by adhering to federal (NSLP and NSB) and state rules on offer vs. serve.
Documents monthly inventory, including commodity foods, contracted food items, and supplies.
Submits accountability reports per state and federal requirements as directed by the FNS office
Communicates any problems regarding the menu, staffing, or unique school issues to the FNS office
Responsible for the cleanliness/sanitation of the kitchen as well as operating within health code standards
Demonstrates the district’s high standards of customer service, working cooperatively with school administrators, co-workers, school staff, and students.
Conducts daily staff meeting at CRLS to review menu, discuss issues, and assign tasks.
Attend all scheduled trainings and department meetings, unless excused by the FNS office in advance.
All other duties as assigned.