Food Service Kitchen Manager

Usd 450; Tecumseh (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established school district is seeking a dedicated Food Service Kitchen Manager to oversee the daily operations of the food service department at Tecumseh South Elementary School. This role is vital in ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and nutrition while managing a team of kitchen personnel. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for supervising food preparation, maintaining inventory, and promoting a positive dining experience for students and staff. If you are passionate about food service and education, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the school community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; knowledge in nutrition and food safety essential.
• Competence in managing kitchen staff and maintaining inventory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure safe use of equipment.
• Order food supplies and maintain inventory records.
• Promote nutrition education and staff satisfaction.

Skills

Basic Nutrition

Food Production Quality

Sanitation/Safety

Inventory Management

Personal Management

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Title: Food Service Kitchen Manager at Tecumseh South Elementary School

Schedule: 8 hours per day Monday - Friday (6:30 am to 3:00 pm) (172 days per year)

Reports to: Food Service Director

Purpose and Objectives of the Position: The Kitchen Manager is in charge of the day-to-day management and running of their site's food service department. To accomplish these tasks, the Food Service Kitchen Manager must work closely with the staff and Food Service Director.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma minimum requirement.
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence in basic nutrition, quality of food production, sanitation/safety, inventory, personal management, and record keeping.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Supervises and instructs kitchen personnel in the safe, proper, and efficient use of all kitchen equipment.
• Orders food and non-food items.
• Assists in evaluating new products.
• Supervises the receiving, storage, handling, preparation, and service of food according to established standards.
• Assures that sanitation and safety practices meet established standards. Enforces standards of personal hygiene and grooming among staff.
• Maintains a required system of accountability.
• Ensures that daily menu and food production records are prepared and completed. Maintains inventory.
• Plans schedules and work assignments; trains, supervises, and evaluates food service staff according to established procedures.
• Promotes student and staff satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an attractive manner. Plans for attractive service of foods utilizing appropriate containers and garnishes.
• Organizes the serving line to ensure attractive service and smooth traffic. Involves students, staff, and community in school food service activities.
• Relates to and communicates positively with staff and other departments. Recognizes the importance and role of special functions as a public relations tool.
• Promotes nutrition education activities, kitchen field trips, and classroom visits for students. Communicates concerns to the director about policies and procedures.
• Directs preparing and serving of meals for special functions and community activities.
• Must be willing and able to fill in when employees are absent.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must work in and around fumes.

Must complete annual training as required by the district. Implements a professional growth plan for self and staff.

Manages the program in accordance with federal, state, local, and district requirements.

Plans and works hospitalities when planned.

Terms of Employment:

At will. Wage to be established by the Board.

Shawnee Heights USD #450
4401 S.E. Shawnee Heights Rd.
Tecumseh, KS 66542
Phone - 785.379.5800
Fax - 785.379.5810
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