Child Nutri Elementary Cook Manager - Edison ES

Tacoma Public Schools; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking an on-site Cook Manager for an elementary school. This role oversees meal preparation, staff supervision, and daily kitchen operations to maintain a positive fiscal balance.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with district experience, and a current Food and Beverage Handler's Permit. Hours are 6:30am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday, with full benefits for 1.0 FTE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of successful food service experience in the district.
• Recent cashier and cook manager duties experience preferred within the district.
• Ability to follow USDA, state and district rules and policies.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares meals for students and staff according to menus.
• Assigns duties and creates weekly schedules; trains kitchen staff.
• Monitors recordkeeping and daily meal tickets.
• Keeps a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Maintains Menu Planning Workbook and estimates monthly quantities.
• Prepares weekly orders for bread, dairy, meat and related products; handles monthly groceries orders.
• Signs invoices, time slips and reports and submits to Food Services office.

Skills

Safety & sanitation

Arithmetic basics

Nutrition knowledge

Meal prep quality

Recipe adjustment

Instruction following

Team supervision

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years food service experience

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: One week or less after job posting closes

FTE: 1.0

Hours per day: 8.0

Salary Level: FS/4A/2, $25.56hr

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm

Benefits

• This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools

This position is responsible for on-site food preparation and service in an elementary school. This position organizes work, supervises kitchen staff and student helpers, and is responsible for operating the kitchen with a positive fiscal balance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1. Plans and prepares meals for students and staff in accordance with menus set by Food Services.
• 2. Assigns duties and makes written weekly work schedules; gives verbal instructions and demonstrations to all kitchen employees.
• 3. Responsible for and monitors recordkeeping and daily meal tickets.
• 4. Maintains a clean working environment; follows good safety and sanitation rules and procedures.
• 5. Maintains Menu Planning Workbook; estimates food quantities for following months to ensure all requirements are met.
• 6. Prepares weekly orders for bread, dairy, meat and related products, and monthly orders for groceries and commodities; sends orders to Food Services office.
• 7. Signs food and equipment invoices, time slips and reports as requested and returns to Food Services office.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• 1. Performs related duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS

Confined to work area for prolonged periods; required to occasionally move heavy objects; required to be precise; required to work with kitchen machinery with moving parts; exposed to infectious disease.

Education and Experience

High school graduation or equivalent with two years of successful food service experience with the district; recent satisfactory experience in performing cashier and cook manager duties in the district; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of program requirements regarding nutrition.
• Ability to produce high quality meals and facilitate work within time schedules.
• Ability to adjust recipes accurately.
• Ability to obtain, clarify and exchange information.
• Ability to follow instructions and comply with USDA, state and district rules and policies.
• Ability to score at the 80% level or higher on the arithmetic test required for the position.
• Ability to move up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Current Food and Beverage Handler's Permit.