Food Kitchen Manager

University Preparatory Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment is seeking a Kitchen Manager. This role involves overseeing food preparation, ensuring safety and quality, and managing a team to deliver exceptional service to students. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food service management and committed to educational equity. With an emphasis on teamwork and community, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of young scholars while enjoying comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and a retirement plan. Join a mission-driven team that values hard work and dedication, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students.

Benefits

100% Medical Benefits Covered

Participation in Colorado PERA Retirement Program

Up to $600 in Wellness Contributions

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in food service kitchen management required.
• Strong organizational and management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Manage food production and service while supervising staff.
• Maintain financial records and manage inventory.

Skills

Food Service Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Spanish Fluency

Basic Math Skills

Knowledge of HACCP

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PrimeroEdge Software

Commercial Food Production Equipment

Job description

OUR MISSION: Building a foundation of skills, knowledge and character, University Prep educates every PreK-5 scholar for a four-year college degree and life of opportunity.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE US:

"We have been a part of the University Prep family from the beginning. Over the past school years, I've been so proud to see my child grow, learn, and get the support that I feel every child should receive.” – U Prep Parent

In 2011, University Prep opened the doors to its first elementary campus. Fast forward 12 years later and our founding scholars are now enrolled in their first year of post-secondary programming.

With 81% of U Prep alumni on track for post-secondary degree and credential attainment, U Prep is living its mission.

Our scholars represent a 2.5X improvement when compared with their peer group statewide. They are beating the odds and pursuing their dreams and ambitions as they enter young adulthood and make choices about their futures.

We couldn’t be prouder of our now college-going alumni, but more importantly, they couldn’t be prouder of themselves.

While you may love us because of the depth of our commitment to our mission and the integrity we carry each day to bring it to life, we believe your initial love will come from the investment we make in our people. Everything starts with our care and commitment to the adults who lead our work. They are the game changers who make everything possible.

WHY WE’LL LOVE YOU:

1. You're mission and values-driven. You are committed to educational equity for all children and are deeply aligned with the core values that drive our team and our organization at University Prep.
2. You love working with people. Being part of a team brings you joy.
3. You have a heart for service. Seeing others benefit from your work and dedication lights a fire in you.
4. You carry deep humility while remaining results-oriented: You are open to new ideas and approaches while always keeping the end goal in sight.
5. You never give up: Hard work is your natural inclination. Achieving big dreams takes hard work and a team effort.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Our compensation and benefits for Kitchen Manager include, but are not limited to the following:

Hourly Rate between $24 - $29/hr

Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including PERA 401K option.

100% of medical benefits covered for all employees, and options to elect dental, vision, critical illness and accident benefits.

Up to $600 in contributions to a personal wellness account.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

1. Prepare food and ensure food quality and safety.
2. Manage the production and service of quality food products; ensure correct portion control and food safety; and supervise preparation and service of food to customers.
3. Manage the proper operation/care of equipment to comply with State Health Department guidelines.
4. Maintain accurate financial records of food services and the free/reduced lunch program. Maintain organization of office, desk and files. Complete food financial reports.
5. Forecast food and supply requirements. Place orders as necessary.
6. Train, develop, supervise, support, reward and evaluate performance of hourly food service employees.
7. Develop daily production plans and complete menu production worksheets.
8. Maintain strong working relationships with principal, students, faculty, community and personnel.
9. Manage plan for student menus within specified meal requirements. Plan menu items in addition to the standard District menu to meet the needs of students.
10. Complete and submit time and attendance reports. Prepare Special Activity Cost Report.
11. Market the food service program by creating a welcome environment through use of posters, letters to parents, holiday decorations, music, contests, surveys, articles in the school newsletter, attendance of faculty meetings, and by developing strong rapport with the customers.
12. Assign duties to employees. Monitor progress of duties and make adjustments as needed to employees' assigned work hours.
13. Conduct a physical inventory of food supplies and USDA donated commodities and submit a complete report by deadline.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma/GED required.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires minimum of 1 year to 2 years' experience in food service kitchen management. 2 or more years of outside commercial food preparation experience such as full-service or fast-food restaurant management, airline or healthcare industry food production supervision is desirable.

Strong organizational, school food service marketing, POS computer and personnel management experience is desirable.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of small to medium-scale elementary school food service management program including food prep/ordering.
2. Knowledge of PrimeroEdge Software is a bonus.
3. Fluent in Spanish.
4. Proficient use of e-mail, and basic computer skills.
5. Some knowledge of meal requirements, safety and sanitation regulations (HACCP).
6. Must possess strong communication, organizational and management skills.
7. Must possess basic math, ability to read, understand profit and loss statements.
8. Must have demonstrated ability to accurately complete menu production worksheets, work schedules, and adjust staffing levels to meet meals per labor hour (MPLH) guidelines based on changes in program participation.
9. Must demonstrate the ability to control food cost by following tools and guidelines.
10. Operating knowledge of commercial food production equipment is required (mixer, oven, range, slicer, dishwasher, scales, thermometer, steam table, microwave, fryer) at time of hire.

The physical requirements, mental requirements and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.