Nutrition Services - Kitchen Manager

Jefferson City School District•Jefferson City, MO

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager is responsible for preparing and serving food to students and/or cashiering during breakfast and lunch shifts. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a dress code. The role oversees kitchen and dining-area safety, cleanliness, food preparation, inventory, ordering, and food-service staff. The manager works with the Food Services Director and building Principal to support the food service program and the mission and vision of Jefferson City School District.

Requirements

  • High school graduate.
  • Experience preparing a wide variety of food on a quantity basis.
  • Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous personnel supervision experience.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and cater miscellaneous school events.

Responsibilities

  • Perform duties assigned by the Food Services Director efficiently.
  • Maintain safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining area in compliance with city, county, and state health codes.
  • Assign and supervise the work of food service staff.
  • Attend manager meetings scheduled by the Food Services Director.
  • Place weekly orders for food and supplies.
  • Verify and sign invoices for food shipments.
  • Store food and supplies properly upon delivery.
  • Determine daily food quantities and ensure serving sizes meet National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements.
  • Assist with and prepare food according to planned menus, and assess finished food for acceptable appearance and flavor before serving.
  • Complete daily production record reports.
  • Conduct inventories of food and supplies.
  • Plan, direct, and supervise daily cleaning of the kitchen, cafeteria, and equipment, and report equipment breakdowns to the Food Services Director.
  • Oversee closing of computers and locking of milk boxes, storeroom, and kitchen.
  • Recommend arrival and departure times suited to the school building to the Food Services Director.
  • Arrange substitutes when necessary and report absences to the food service office.
  • Report accidents or problems to the Food Services Director.
  • Cooperate with the building Principal in conducting the food service program and related activities.
  • Perform other appropriate duties as needed to support the mission and vision of Jefferson City School District.
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