Catering Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• English language skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Knowledge of personal hygiene/health.
• 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 appropriate administrator.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public-school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with food service and/or school nutrition programs preferred.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition services, child nutrition, and Health Department guidelines preferred.
• Operating knowledge of mixer, dishwasher, slicer, computer, ovens, and all other commercial kitchen equipment preferred at hire; required within 3 weeks after hire
• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc. preferred.
• Valid Colorado drivers' license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to planned menus and tested recipes following all applicable food safety standards.
• Complete daily and weekly records, including temperature logs.
• Supports with recipe development and testing for implementation into Nutrition Services menus.
• Communicate and interact positively with students, teachers, staff, parents, and community.
• Assist with checking in food deliveries including quality assurance, labeling, and preparing food and supplies for storage.
• Check equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition and notify the Nutrition office where repairs or replacements are needed.
• Assist with the development of orders and monthly inventories.
• Clean and maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen.
• Maintain and care for kitchen equipment.
• May fill in for or assist employees at other locations as needed.
• Foster a team environment by assisting coworkers with scheduled work demands.
• Attend staff development meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Duties may require cross training in food preparation, meal production, kitchen sanitation, catering preparation, food storage procedures, and operation of kitchen equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value.