School Dining Site Lead

GENUINE FOODS•Mendon, VT

6d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Lead is in charge of food service operations at an elementary, middle, or high school site. The role is responsible for preparing meals according to company recipes and standards, leading cooks and prep staff, and managing daily preparation and administration for each meal. The ideal candidate enjoys a fast-paced environment, working with students and educators, and providing excellent customer service. The schedule is Monday through Friday.

Requirements

At least 2 years of food-service or customer-service supervisor experience or training in a mid- to high-volume food-service facility or restaurant.
Able to work in a school environment with children in grades K–12.
Able to climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds.
Interest in and commitment to Genuine Foods' mission of using food to help students enhance their minds, bodies, and happiness.
Organized, dependable, and self-motivated.
Able to build, manage, and develop a team.
Able to work independently and manage up and down.

Responsibilities

Lead daily preparation and service for breakfast, snacks, and/or lunch.
Prepare meals according to the daily menu and recipe standards.
Provide on-time service in accordance with the school's minute-by-minute schedule.
Manage food service associates as direct reports, ensuring they follow procedures, clock in on time, and provide excellent customer service.
Complete accurate National School Lunch-compliant production records documenting meals served and their components and presentation.
Manage the site's financial performance through effective inventory and food-waste management.
Receive deliveries and verify product quality and accuracy before signing; report discrepancies to the appropriate parties.
Ensure food safety practices are followed, including proper rotation and food-waste and inventory protocols.
Take daily physical inventory and place orders as needed.
Maintain Department of Health & Mental Hygiene food-safety standards and promptly report equipment or facility issues.
Greet and interact warmly and respectfully with students, teachers, and parents.
Encourage students to try new foods.
Report to the field manager and culinary and operations directors, and perform other related duties as assigned.