Food Services Kitchen Manager I (Readvertisement)

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron Elementary School is seeking a Food Services Kitchen Manager I to oversee kitchen operations, manage meal service, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The role requires effective communication, organization, and the ability to train staff. A high school diploma or GED and experience in food services are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in food services.
• Fairfax County Sanitation Certification within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages operations of the food services kitchen.
• Responsible for 1-499 meal equivalents.

Skills

Organization

Supervision

Communication

Education

High School Graduation or GED

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Computerized Programs

Job description

Cameron Elementary School

Description

Manages the operations of the food services kitchen, which receives most of its food prepared by a central food preparation kitchen; may also provide limited food services for other on-site programs. The Food Services Kitchen Manager I is responsible for 1-499 meal equivalents.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• One (1) year of experience in food services.
  • Advanced degrees beyond the minimum may be considered for some experience.
• Fairfax County Sanitation Certification obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Completion of the Fairfax County Public Schools manager in training program.
• Must be free of infectious or communicable diseases that pose a risk of transmission through food handling, as determined by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.
• Knowledge of institutional food preparation procedures, practices, operations, sanitation, and safety.
• Ability to organize, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and related computerized programs.
• Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to recognize hazards and apply safe work methods.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents/guardians, and school personnel, providing good customer service.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.