Elementary School Kitchen Manager I

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is seeking an Elementary School Kitchen Manager I to oversee food preparation and service in a school setting. This role includes leading kitchen operations, ensuring sanitation practices, and maintaining quality food standards. Successful candidates will have a strong background in food service management and a commitment to providing nutritious meals to students.

Benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Two years experience in quantity food preparation required.
• Valid Food Safety Manager Certificate (ServSafe or equivalent) needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in preparing and serving food items.
• Maintain food service equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Balance payment for meals at cash register according to established procedures.

Skills

Sanitation practices

Food preparation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Point-of-Sale (P.O.S.) system

Computer software

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Job Summary & Examination Date

2425-57 (PROMOTIONAL-OPEN)

Under the direction of the Director, Child Nutrition Services, leads and participates in preparing and serving food items to students and school personnel at an assigned school site; maintains food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; provides training and work guidance to assigned personnel.

An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Elementary School Kitchen Manager I in order to fill current and future vacancies. These positions are 8 hours/day for 206 days/year. The eligibility list will be valid for 6 months or until exhausted (whichever comes first).

Faxed materials are not acceptable.

Application Procedure

Completed online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application or supplemental questions; however, applicants may submit resumes along with the completed online application.

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Make sure your application thoroughly details your education and work experience.

The examination process may include one or more of the following: written exam, performance and/or technical oral examination.

Merit Exam: TBA (by invitation only)

Examinations will be given by appointment only. Following the conclusion of the examination process, the candidates will be ranked and notified of their scores.

Examples of Duties

Assists with performing functions of other nutritional services positions as requested by the assigned supervisor.

Balances payment for meals at cash register according to established procedures; assures reconciliation with meal counts and the appropriate funds collected according to established procedures; totals monies and prepares bank deposits according to established procedures.

Communicates with District personnel and outside contacts to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.

Implements menu plans according to students' mandated daily nutritional requirements; checks prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature according to established requirements; maintains awareness of student allergies and food restrictions according to established procedures.

Inventories food, condiments and supplies and assures availability of items required for projected menu requirements; inspects food items and supplies and verifies quantities, quality and specifications of orders and assures orders comply with mandated health standards; submits food and supply orders according to established procedures.

Leads and participates in preparing and serving food items to students and school personnel at an assigned site; arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner; monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas and assures a safe and sanitary working environment.

Maintains food service equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; operates dishwashers and washes serving equipment; sweeps and cleans floors as assigned to assure a safe and sanitary work environment; maintains equipment and storage, cafeteria, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition in compliance with current health standards.

Maintains routine records and reports related to assigned activities as required and records kitchen and food-related data including free and reduced lunch records, daily counts, food temperatures, milk counts and inventories; prepares manual and electronic documentation including parent notices, food forecasting sheets, bank deposits and food and milk orders.

Operates standard food service equipment such as slicers, ovens, steam tables, dishwashers, can openers, refrigerators, freezers, food carts and warmers; operates basic office equipment including a computer, and assigned software; operates a Point-of-Sale (P.O.S.) system.

Pans and prepares ready-to-eat food items and beverages in order to meet mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements for onsite school kitchen.

Provides training and work guidance to assigned personnel and assists personnel in performing assigned functions in a safe and efficient manner.

Stocks condiments, food items and related supplies as assigned; assists in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas; unloads food, materials and supplies from delivery trucks as assigned; checks freezer and refrigerator food temperatures as assigned.

Other Duties

Attends and participates in meetings, in-service trainings, workshops and conferences.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and two years experience in quantity food preparation.

Licenses And Other Requirements

Successful passage of the District's Job Related Proficiency Test.

Valid Food Safety Manager Certificate (ServSafe Certificate or its equivalent)

Qualified candidates can take merit exam without certificate - but must be obtained prior to employment into the position.

Incumbents are required to adhere to the annual minimum required training hours for School Nutrition Managers per the USDA Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutritional Programs.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Inventory practices and procedures including storage and rotation of perishable food.

Mathematic calculations and cashiering skills.

Methods of preparing and serving foods in large quantities.

Operation of a computer and assigned software

Oral and written communication skills.

Principles of training and providing work guidance.

Proper lifting techniques.

Quality and portion control techniques.

Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

Sanitation and safety practices related to preparing, handling and serving food.

Ability To

Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.

Assure food service facilities, equipment and utensils are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Conduct daily inventories and order appropriate amounts of food items and supplies.

Determine appropriate quantities of food items to meet student needs.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Follow and assure compliance with health and sanitation requirements.

Follow, adjust and extend recipes.

Interpret, apply and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Lead, oversee and participate in food service operations including the preparation, serving and selling of food items to meet student needs at an assigned school site.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Operate a computer and assigned software.

Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Oversee food service cashiering functions and account for related transactions.

Prepare attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff.

Train and provide work guidance and guidance to assigned staff.

Work independently with little direction

Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Food service environment.

Subject to heat from ovens.

Physical Demands

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position.

Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally.

Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity.

Standing for extended periods of time.

Hazards

Heat from ovens.

Exposure to very hot foods, equipment and metal objects.

Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.

The District provides excellent benefits for permanent employees who work 20 or more hours per week, including:

*Substitute positions do not qualify for District covered benefits*

• Medical: Choice of VEBA (Kaiser or United Health Care)
• Dental: Delta Dental or Delta Care HMO (District-paid for employee only)
• Life: Life ($50,000) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000). Also includes MEDEX Travel Assistance (for medical care situations 100 miles from home or international trips up to 90 days; with some exclusions)
• Vacation: (10+); Sick (9.50+ days per year) - vacation/sick accumulation days increase with years of service
• Employee Assistance Program: (at no cost to employee): through San Diego County EAP
• VEBA Optum Health: Employee assistance program * Note: Benefits are subject to change.
  
  

Voluntary Plans

• Dependent life insurance coverage
• Disability plans through American Fidelity
• Vision: VSP Vision Care $10.20/monthly paid by employee
• 403(b) Retirement
• MetLaw prepaid legal through Hyatt Legal Plans
  
  

In Addition

• Bargaining unit eligible employees may elect to become a CSEA member.
• Employees working 20 hours per week or more are enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system.
  
  

2025 Benefits Rates

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A minimum qualification for this position is the possession of a current, valid Food Safety Manager Certificate (ServSafe Certificate or its equivalent). Do you understand that this certification must be obtained prior to employment into the position?

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Do you have at least two years increasingly responsible experience in the preparation of food in large quantities?

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Please detail your experience in preparation of food in large quantities. Include duties performed, type of organization, and length of time at each organization.

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A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Make sure your application details your education and work experience.

Did you complete the application?

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The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. Call 619-668-5700 Ext. 6412 for arrangements. Have you read the above anti-discriminatory statement?

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