Food Service Supervisor / Cook

Regional School Unit #21; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Supervisor/Cook to manage the Food and Nutrition Program. This role involves ensuring quality meal service, compliance with regulations, and effective communication with staff and students. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and relevant certifications, and be passionate about providing high-quality nutrition in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Experience in food service management and team leadership.
• Proficient in basic computer skills including spreadsheets and email.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the Food and Nutrition Program.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation practices.
• Lead food service personnel and communicate effectively with staff.

Skills

Organization

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Time management

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe Certification

DOE fingerprinting certification

Job description

RSU 21 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive community that supports the safety and well-being of all of our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to implementing programs and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a part of this commitment, we welcome all applicants. RSU 21 does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, orientation, disability, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, disability status, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you are a person of color, LGBTQ+, disabled, or belong to any protected class, we encourage you to apply. Our diversity strengthens our mission to produce global citizens.

As the Kitchen Supervisor/Cook, you will deliver measurable results in overseeing the smooth operation of the Food and Nutrition Program at the school level, ensuring that students and staff are served high quality meals in an efficient, safe, clean and friendly environment.

Reports to: Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Qualifications: Love what you do, and the opportunity this job presents in food service management and cooking quantity meals for students/staff. This candidate needs to have a high school diploma, valid ServSafe Certification, valid DOE fingerprinting certification, basic computer proficiency with a working knowledge of spreadsheets, Word and email. Willingness to handle the demands of the job, working in a fast paced environment. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities:

Safety

Ensures that the school site complies with all federal, state & local laws, regulations and policies.

Practices effective organization of documentation to ensure accountability in accordance with all regulations and policies.

Operates within established guidelines to provide a cost effective program of high quality.

Responsible for seeing that all standard sanitation practices are followed and that the highest standards of safety and cleanliness are maintained.

Accountability

Responsible for seeing that food service personnel follow safe work habits within a safe work environment.

Ensures all meals served in the school nutrition program meet current nutritional standards and meal pattern requirements.

Orders all necessary supplies on a weekly basis. Is responsible for following proper receiving and storage practices. Reports to the food services director any faulty or inferior quality food received.

Attends training and classes determined to be necessary by the food services director.

Communication

Communicates effectively with supervisor, employees, other school staff, parents and students.

Assists in the planning and preparation of any special meals required for district-sponsored events.Instructs food service personnel in the safe and efficient use of all kitchen equipment. Reports to the food services director immediately about any faulty equipment.

Implements a marketing plan for program promotion.

Leadership

Assists the food service director in evaluating food service personnel.

Assigns, directs, plans and supervises the work of food service personnel, assuring that the highest level of productivity, efficiency, and quality are maintained.

Ensures that meals are served in pleasant facilities, by courteous staff and that the finished product is of the best quality.

Performs additional related duties as requested by the food services director.

Team leader: you lead by example by modeling a high bar for performance and being a team exemplar; you operate at the intersection of what’s best for both our district, staff, and students

Organized approach: you view your work as supporting the whole and track your own and others’ work accordingly; you adhere to systems and processes diligently

Critical judgment and decision-making: you apply informed judgment to resolve difficult issues; you confront emerging challenges and recommend thoughtful, creative, and impactful solutions

Commitment to processes and procedures: you (and your teams) standardize, follow, and refine approaches and systems; you collectively identify and document process solutions

100% follow-through: you have a no-dropped-balls policy, stay on top of all specific tasks/follow-up items and general areas of work to meet deadlines consistently; you clearly communicate steps taken

Calm in the storm: you stay grounded and focused when problems emerge; you stand ready to provide support, identify options, and delegate tasks as needed

Embrace diversity: you value a diversity of perspectives, styles and beliefs; you understand the difference between tolerance and inclusion

Reasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 will provide accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law, who has made the district aware of their disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the district.

Terms of Employment: School Year. Salary to be established by the Board of School Directors.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Support Services Personnel.