Child Nutri Elementary Cook Manager - Edison ES

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a dedicated on-site Food Service Kitchen Manager to oversee meal preparation and service in an elementary school. The role involves supervising kitchen staff and student helpers, managing orders, and ensuring meals meet nutrition requirements while maintaining fiscal balance.

The position requires high school graduation with district food service experience and a current Food and Beverage Handler's Permit. Monday–Friday work hours and full benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two years in district food service preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition and safety procedures is essential.
• Ability to plan and prepare meals and manage time within schedules.
• Experience with cashier duties and kitchen management within a district is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals for students and staff according to menus.
• Assign duties and create weekly work schedules for kitchen staff.
• Monitor records and daily meal tickets; maintain accurate documentation.
• Keep a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Maintain Menu Planning Workbook and estimate future food quantities.
• Prepare weekly bread/dairy/meat orders and monthly grocery orders.
• Sign invoices and time slips and report to Food Services office.

Skills

Safety procedures

Basic arithmetic

Nutrition requirements

Meal production

Recipe adjustments

Communication

Following instructions

Interpersonal work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years food service experience

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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.