Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager II

Mapleton Public Schools • Denver, CO

13h • $25 - $38

About The Position

Plan for, prepare, and serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of friendliness, efficiency, and cleanliness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in food service; experience with school nutrition programs preferred.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• English language skills.
• Mathematical skills include basic calculations and application of math concepts.
• Supervisory skills.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills and professionalism.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of nutrition services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of child nutrition and Health Department guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to planned menus and tested recipes.
• Complete daily records, deposits, and money journals.
• Determine the quantities of food to be prepared daily.
• Communicate with kitchen employees, District staff, students, and community to arrange for and serve nutritious meals at assigned District schools.
• Supervise and instruct kitchen personnel in the safe and proper preparation of food.
• Supervise and instruct kitchen personnel in safe, proper, and efficient use of all kitchen equipment.
• Order all necessary supplies in compliance with the order schedule.
• Check in food shipments by verifying orders and signing off on invoices.
• Check equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition and notify the Nutrition office when repairs or replacements are needed.
• Maintain kitchen employee time records and the monthly inventory of kitchen supplies.
• Assist with catering events scheduled in assigned building. Assist with larger catering events outside of the building.
• Attending staff development and manager meetings as offered.
• Instruct new kitchen employees in performing their assigned tasks.
• Evaluate the performance of all kitchen employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees