Roving Kitchen Manager (FNS) Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Directs and oversees the preparation and service of food in a secondary (non-production kitchen) school as a “substitute” or “rover” when needed. Responsible for all food service activity at their assigned school, to include but not be limited to providing breakfast, lunch, a la carte and catering points of service. Supervises all of the food and nutrition employees on their staff. Direct liaison with students, administrators, faculty and staff at their school. Responsible for attending all mandatory meetings and training events. Coordinates with another member of the department’s administrative team, Sous Chef, or Production Center Kitchen Manager for daily assignments.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Five years’ experience in food service to include some management and supervisory experience
• ServSafe Certification required within eighty-nine (89) calendar days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel to any District 11 school in a timely manner when requested to meet the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Travels to any Elementary or Secondary District 11 school as required and assumes Kitchen Manager responsibilities, maintaining school and department service and quality standards with the least disruption to daily routine as possible.
• When not required to perform Kitchen Manager duties in a school, this position will work in a District 11 Production Center as a Kitchen Assistant.
• Demonstrates positive customer service attitude at all times
• Directs, oversees and assists in food preparation according to the menu, recipes and product specifications
• Directs, oversees and assists with all aspects of customer service
• Assigns duties to assistants and supervises student helpers
• Directs, oversees and assists with kitchen, storage areas, service areas and ding room clean up
• Ensures proper cleaning and sterilization of utensils, equipment and facilities
• Supervises the maintenance of kitchen utilities and facilities
• Directs staff in proper care for and use of equipment
• Secures facilities at the end of the day
• Trains, supervises and directs all staff assistants and student helpers
• Emphasis on quality of food, exemplary customer service, safe food handling & storage procedures, employee safety & safe work habits, proper sanitation and cleaning procedures, appropriate appearance (dress, jewelry & hygiene), and all other duties as may be assigned to the staff
• Completes employee performance reviews (probationary & annual)
• Forecasts number of meals served on a per-item, per-meal, per day basis
• Orders food and supplies as needed from the Production Center and approved vendors
• Orders based on meal forecasts and supplies on hand
• Maintains accurate production records for food prepped & served
• Responsible for financial performance through achievement of targeted cost controls, to include food cost, labor hours/cost & other supply costs
• Maintains accurate inventory and inventory controls
• Collects monies and other payments for meals served
• Responsible for accurate and secure proper cash handling procedures, including recording daily cash sales, prepayments, deposit of cash receipts, and security of change fund and petty cash as is assigned to their school
• Monitors and maintains accurate records for meals served by category (i.e. free, reduced, full pay students and adults, a la carte sales)
• Completes computer applications required for all aspects of meal service
• Completes and submits accurate related forms and paperwork to meet establish deadlines through either the computer or hardcopy
• Coordinates and assists with special functions/events as needed which may include food preparation, set-up and service, and clean-up
• Actively participates in all Operations meetings/training events and communicated information obtained to all staff members
• On-site liaison with students, school administrators, faculty, staff and visitors
• Performs related duties as may be assigned

Benefits

• Non-Recurring Pay: 7% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3.5% on November paycheck and 3.5 % on May paycheck).
• Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): ESP employees will receive the equivalent of one salary step divided over 12 pay periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED