Food Services Kitchen Manager I (Readvertisement)

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking a Food Services Kitchen Manager I to oversee kitchen operations at Lemon Road Elementary School. The role involves managing food services, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supervising staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in food services.
• Fairfax County Sanitation Certification within 45 days of hire.
• Knowledge of food preparation procedures and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of the food services kitchen.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Computerized programs

Job description

Job Title: Food Services Kitchen Manager I

Location: Lemon Road 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 provide limited food services for other on-site programs. The Food Services Kitchen Manager I is responsible for 1-499 meal equivalents.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of experience in food services.
• Fairfax County Sanitation Certification within 45 days of hire.
• Completion of the Fairfax County Public Schools manager in training program.
• Free of infectious or communicable diseases that pose a transmission risk through food handling.
• Knowledge of institutional food preparation procedures, sanitation, and safety requirements.
• Ability to organize, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and related computerized programs.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions.
• Ability to recognize hazards and apply safe work methods.
• Excellent customer service skills to interact with students, parents, and staff.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.