Child Nutrition - Assistant Cook Manager

Bethel School District; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel School District is seeking an Assistant Cook Manager to support the central kitchen and site cafeterias with meal preparation, supervision of staff, and safe food handling. Responsibilities include planning, cooking at scale, ordering, and coordinating with satellite locations as needed.

The role requires knowledge of school nutrition guidelines, strong sanitation standards, and the ability to manage schedules and cost-efficient meal production.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations and policies governing school nutrition services programs.
• Knowledge of food production and serving in large quantities.
• Knowledge of nutritional value of different types of food.
• Knowledge of offer vs. serve meal pattern requirements.
• Skill in food production and preparation.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards and procedures, including infection control plan.
• Ability to make effective decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of others.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook Manager in planning, organization, coordination and operation of a school cafeteria with an on-site kitchen.
• Prepares and cooks food from scratch in large quantities (1,500 servings or more).
• Assist in ordering of food items and supplies; take inventory of food and supplies.
• Coordinate work schedules with Cook Manager and kitchen staff; promote team cooperation.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and sanitary cafeteria and kitchen operation; maintain standards for safe food storage and preparation.
• May assist in the preparation and delivery of meals to satellites; coordinate with satellite staff on meal numbers.
• Sell food tickets to students; maintain records and cash counts as required.
• Provide direction to helpers; train and instruct in proper food handling, serving and sanitation; monitor helpers' behavior.

Job description

THIS POSITION IS FOR 6.5 HOURS PER DAY AT 171 DAYS PER YEAR.

AND 4 HOURS PER DAY AT 9 DAYS PER YEAR.

AND 8 HOURS PER DAY AT 1 DAYS PER YEAR.

PAY FOR THIS POSITION: PSE Salary Schedule Level 4 $ 24.11

General Summary

This position's responsibilities are to assist a Cook Manager at an assigned central kitchen. Responsibilities include preparing, cooking and serving food to staff and students; coordinating kitchen staff; and providing a safe and sanitary cafeteria environment. This position may also assist in filling and shipping food orders placed by other school locations.

Essential Functions

Depending upon the individual assignment, the Assistant Cook Manager may perform all or a combination of the following:

• Assists the Cook Manager in planning , organization, coordination and operation of a school cafeteria with an on-site kitchen.
• Prepares and cooks food from scratch in large quantities (1,500 servings or more).
• Assists the Cook Manager in the ordering of food items and supplies. Assists in taking inventory of food and supplies.
• Coordinates work schedules with Cook Manager and kitchen staff; promotes team cooperation.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and sanitary cafeteria and kitchen operation; maintains standards for safe food storage and preparation. Cleans floors and equipment; launders kitchen clothing and towels.
• If assigned to a central kitchen which serves satellites, assists in the preparation and delivery of meals to assigned elementary schools and other locations. May assist in coordinating with satellite school staff to determine number of meals needed.
• Sells food tickets to students. May assist Cook Manager in maintaining records and cash counts as required.
• Provides direction to helpers as needed; provides guidance, training and instruction in proper food handling, serving and sanitation; monitors and corrects helpers' behavior.

Other Functions

• Moves into Cook Manager's position when necessary.
• May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Director of Child Nutrition. Receives guidance from the Cook Manager.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Performs under strict meal deadlines; required to time multiple tasks for completion in proper sequence; required to anticipate quantities and order for cost efficiency and proper storage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Required to stand for prolonged periods; required to lift and position heavy food and supplies weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; exposed to high noise levels from kitchen equipment; required to maintain safety awareness; exposed to sharp cutting and slicing equipment and hot surfaces; occasionally required to attend evening meetings; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; may need to take precautions to avoid exposure to cleaners and fumes; required to wear protective clothing; may be required to operate motor vehicle. Passage of a pre-placement physical and testing is required of this position (the district will assume the cost).

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, including two (2) years of experience in commercial, institutional or school food service lead or supervisory experience preferred. SNA (State Nutrition Association) certification required.

Allowable Substitutions

Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the district may find appropriate and acceptable.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations and policies governing school nutrition services programs. Knowledge of food production and serving in large quantities. Knowledge of nutritional value of different types of food. Knowledge of offer vs. serve meal pattern requirements. Skill in food production and preparation. Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards and procedures, including working knowledge of district's infection control plan. Ability to make effective decisions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of others.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan. Valid Washington state food handler's permit. SNA (State Nutrition Association) certification required. Some positions may require a valid Washington state driver's license and a good driving record.

PSE UNIT AFFILIATION

Child Nutrition

Wages And Benefits

• Salaries/Wages
• Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off or Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Other Compensation

Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, [e-mail], 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, [e-mail], 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [e-mail], 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

El Distrito Escolar de Bethel no discrimina en sus programas ni actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, etnia, color, religion, credo, nacionalidad, orientacion sexual, expresion o identidad de genero, falta de hogar, estatus migratorio o de ciudadania, discapacidad, neurodiversidad, uso de perro guia entrenado o animal de servicio, edad, condicion de veterano o militar con baja honorable. Asimismo, ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles especificados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminacion: Cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora Escolar de Inclusion de Genero, Darius Alexander, [e-mail], 253.800.2019; Coordinador del Titulo IX, Mel Boyd, [e-mail], 253.800.2029; y Coordinadora 504, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [e-mail], 253.800.2301. Todas las personas pueden ser localizadas en esta direccion 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Las consultas sobre el Titulo IX tambien pueden dirigirse a la Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR) del Departamento de Educacion de los Estados Unidos. Para mas informacion sobre las politicas de no discriminacion y discriminacion por razon de sexo, los procedimientos de reclamacion, y sobre como comunicar una preocupacion o queja visite: www. bethelsd.org.