Cook / Kitchen Manager

Westbrook; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westbrook Board of Education is seeking a Cook/Kitchen Manager to oversee daily school food service operations, including preparing, cooking, serving nutritious meals, and maintaining inventory and records.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, Connecticut sanitation certification or ServSafe credentials, strong math skills, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift 25–50 pounds in a hectic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Connecticut sanitation certification or ServSafe credentials required.
• Ability to read and perform basic arithmetic and manage weights/times.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 25–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, serve and account for nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Supervise cafe workers and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain inventory and procure foods and supplies.
• Prepare deposits and financial records as needed.
• Operate kitchen and office equipment.

Skills

Food service experience

Team player

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Connecticut Sanitation Certification

ServSafe certification

Tools

Sanitation credentials

Job description

Cook/Kitchen Manager- $19.64/ Hour

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:

• Be energetic, personable, and courteous with all clientele in and about the school
• Possess demonstrated experience working in the food service industry
• Willingness to work as part of a positive member of a team

Responsibilities include:

Manages daily school food service operations:

• Preparing, cooking, serving and accounting for nutritious meals to student and staff
• Supervises duties of cafe worker ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures and regulations
• Follows established guidelines, procedures, standards and regulations of the District, the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program and Department of Public Health
• Procures foods and related supplies and maintains inventory
• Prepares and/or reviews bank deposits and other financial records
• Operate a variety of kitchen and office equipment

Qualifications:

• Requires High School diploma, GED, or specialized training and experience in institutional food service
• Hold State of Connecticut Sanitation Certification and/or ServSafe credentials
• Must be able to read, add, subtract, multiply, divide, make change, determine time and weight
• Stay on feet for long periods of time, work in extreme temperatures(kitchen heat, freezer cold) and life and/and or carry cartons, pots or related material weighing 25-50 pounds
• Possess basic computer skills

The Westbrook Board of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or leaning disability) genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non discrimination laws. The Connecticut State Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.

Application deadline: Until filled.