School Kitchen Lead - Part Time

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time School Kitchen Lead oversees day-to-day operations of the high school kitchen, ensuring nutritious meals are prepared and served safely and on time in compliance with federal, state, district, and school nutrition requirements. The role coordinates and supports kitchen staff, maintains safety and cleanliness standards, and helps ensure efficient meal service for students and staff. The Kitchen Lead also assists with preparing, cooking, and serving meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes. The position supports the VP of Finance & Operations designee and contributes to the school's mission and values of care, service, and excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in a school food service or institutional kitchen setting.
Valid ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Knowledge of child nutrition guidelines and food safety regulations.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain a warm, welcoming presence in the servery in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Self-starter who requires minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Experience with PC applications, Google Suite, and other software applications as needed.
Ability to organize, prioritize, schedule, and complete job-related tasks efficiently.
Commitment to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School's mission and values.
Sensitivity to the ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds of the student body.
Ability to work in a faith-based organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
Bilingual Spanish/English skills.
Experience with PowerSchool software.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing, cooking, and serving meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
Lead and support kitchen staff to ensure smooth, timely, and efficient kitchen operations.
Oversee food portioning, presentation, and proper food-handling procedures.
Maintain accurate records of meal counts, inventory, and food temperatures.
Ensure compliance with USDA meal pattern requirements and school nutrition policies.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards, including HACCP.
Receive, inspect, and store food and supply deliveries; rotate stock as needed.
Train and mentor kitchen staff in food preparation, safety, and customer service best practices.
Communicate with the food service manager, school staff, and vendors as needed.
Report equipment maintenance needs and assist with troubleshooting kitchen issues.
Assist with scheduling and assigning daily tasks to kitchen team members.
Provide customer service to students, staff, and guests.
Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Finance & Operations designee.