Kitchen Manager - Lincoln School

Lincoln Public Schools•Lincoln, MA

28d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager plays a pivotal role in the successful operation of the school Food Service, fostering maximum student participation. This position entails planning, supervising, and actively participating in the daily production of meals and a variety of a la carte items. Duties include inventory control, ordering, receiving, and meticulous record-keeping for all food, supplies, and meal production. Demonstrating leadership and initiative is key, ensuring the creation of appetizing, nutritious, and popular food items. Collaboration with the Food Service Director is essential to control expenses and generate the revenue necessary for financial stability. Effective communication with food service staff, school faculty, administration, and students is paramount, reflecting a high level of personal and professional integrity. Upholding excellent customer service standards is central to all tasks. Moreover, adherence to regulations of the Child Nutrition Program and implementation of proper HACCP procedures are imperative.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years working experience in school food services
ServSafe Allergen Training
CPR certificate
Ability to supervise and train staff while performing assigned
Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, preparation, and
Basic understanding of National School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Strong organizational and leadership
Proficiency in computer literacy for email, word processing, Google Sheets, and data
Working knowledge of Point of Sale

Responsibilities

Coordinate all duties and responsibilities of Food Service staff, establishing daily and weekly task schedules and delegating
Provide comprehensive training to staff in food preparation, quality control, and sanitation, adhering to relevant
Participate in in-service training and professional development
Ensure all department employees maintain standards for dress and
Supervise food preparation, maintaining high standards in flavor, appearance, and
Foster harmonious working relationships and cooperation among staff, school personnel, and students.
Enforce Food Service Department policies and safety measures, with proper documentation when
Manage food and supplies inventory, including ordering, receiving, storing, and rotating
Maintain accurate records of income, food, supplies, and
Supervise and evaluate Food Service staff performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching.
Manage catering preparation and delivery, ensuring compliance with program and district standards.
Maintain regular communication with the site principal regarding events and
Email must be checked multiple times a day to ensure there are no changes in the breakfast or lunch
Adhere to all deadlines set up by the Food Service Director and district, including but not limited to: Monthly Inventory, Daily Deposits,
Operate kitchen equipment effectively and
Prepare the kitchen for school opening and closing.
Ensure that an adequate supply of clean Aprons and Towels are ready for the next work
Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager's