Culinary Coordinator

Manheim Township School District; Manheim Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance (HDHP option)

Onsite health center

Vacation days

Sick days

Personal days

Holidays

State retirement plan eligibility

Training provided

Job summary

Manheim Township School District seeks a Full Time Food Service Culinary Coordinator to provide culinary, operational, and leadership support across multiple district locations. You will oversee daily kitchen operations with the Food Service Director, Cafeteria Manager, and Lead Food Service Worker, ensuring meals meet NSLP, HFKA, and district nutrition guidelines.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, staff training ability, and the capacity to lift up to 50 pounds while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to utilize POS and other computer systems.
• Knowledge of food safety and school nutrition operations.
• Ability to work across multiple district sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site leader and support cafeteria teams district-wide.
• Rotate between schools to provide coverage as needed.
• Assist with implementing new menu items, recipes, and initiatives.
• Explain procedures and train staff on equipment and recipes.
• Complete daily closing procedures and financial reports.
• Ensure well-balanced meals meet federal program requirements.
• Communicate needs and recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain a positive, organized work environment for staff.
• Assist with staffing and ordering coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Training

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

Full Time - School Term (10 Months-189 days), Monday-Friday 7:30 AM- 3:30 PM

Summary:

The Food Service Culinary Coordinator will provide culinary, operational, and leadership support throughout the school district. This position will work at multiple locations throughout the district based on the needs of the Food Service Department and will assist with overseeing daily kitchen operations in collaboration with the Food Service Director, Cafeteria Manager, and Lead Food Service Worker. The Culinary Coordinator will help ensure that students receive high-quality, well-balanced meals that meet district standards and comply with the National School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, and Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a site leader as needed and provide support to cafeteria site leaders and food service teams throughout the district.
• Rotate between school buildings and provide coverage based on the operational needs of the Food Services Department.
• Assist with implementing, testing, and executing new menu items, culinary ideas, recipes, and food-service initiatives.
• Explain new procedures, recipes, equipment, or ideas to food service staff and provide hands-on training as needed.
• Complete required end-of-day procedures, including daily reports, drawer reconciliation, deposits, and other closing responsibilities as needed.
• Assist with assuming quality of well-balanced, appealing meals to school-age children while following applicable federal school meal requirements to ensure all buildings are uniform.
• Communicate operational needs, challenges, and recommendations to the Food Service Director, Assistant Food Service Director and/or Food Service Administrative Assistant.
• Assist with maintaining an efficient, organized, and positive work environment for food service staff.
• Works with Assistant Food Service Director to ensure adequate daily staffing and fills in as needed per staffing needs.
• Assists as needed with ordering/inventory per Assistant Food Service Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director, Assistant Director of Food Service, or the Food Service Secretary.

The individual works with other members of the Department/Building in meeting goals and objectives in support of the District mission to provide a social and educational environment for the students.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced school food service environment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to train and provide direction to food service staff
• Ability to utilize POS and other computer systems
• Ability to complete required financial closing procedures accurately
• Knowledge of food preparation, food safety, and food service operations
• Ability to adapt to different school locations, food service teams, and operational needs
• Commitment to providing nutritious, high-quality meals to students

Benefits of position:

Excellent benefits including dental, medical - optional high deductible program is $7.69/month for single level coverage after a wellness discount, free onsite health center, vision and life. Additional benefits include vacation days (5), sick days (5), personal days (1), holidays (4),no work during summer months, no weekend or evening work, ongoing training provided, and state retirement plan eligibility.

Hourly rate of pay will be $21.65 - $30.32 based on experience.