Head Cook / Kitchen Manager

Servingschools; Jefferson (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking a Head Cook/Kitchen Manager for Jefferson Village School. This position involves overseeing all aspects of food production, adhering to safety regulations, and managing kitchen staff within a school environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to comply with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is preferred.
• Ability to follow federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Willingness to maintain accurate food service records.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food preparation and serving is conducted smoothly and efficiently.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain cleanliness.
• Prepare and serve meals according to guidelines.

Skills

Food safety

Meal preparation

Communication

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Servsafe Manager Certification

Job description

Head Cook/ Kitchen Manager - Jefferson Village School

Central Lincoln County Schools - AOS 93

This is a 40-hour position during the school year.

Pay rate is determined by scale according to experience and is set by the Superintendent.

Summary : Responsible for all aspects of food production, preparation, and serving meals smoothly and efficiently. Following food safety and sanitation guidelines, as well as controlling food costs and scheduling guidelines, while following all USDA regulations for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Hold Criminal History Records Check or have the ability to attain CHRC.

Hold Current Servsafe Manager Certification or willing to become certified within a reasonable time of employment.

Cooking experience and working in a food service program are preferred.

Responsibilities :

Ability /willingness to learn and follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations in relation to the School Nutrition Program.

Ability/willingness to read, follow, and convert recipes.

Ability/ willingness to prepare and serve meals.

Supervises and participates in food preparation and ensures all areas related to the kitchen are clean and sanitary.

Ability/willingness to work and communicate appropriately with students, staff, and the public. Maintain the confidentiality of student and staff information

Plan and supervise schedules for the kitchen staff.

Perform the following bookkeeping duties: lunch counts, count and prepare money for deposit, and maintain local and state reports.

Ability/willingness to prepare inventory of commodities, food and supplies also turn in inventory and invoices into the Nutrition Director in a timely manner.

Ability/willingness to maintain accurate food service records, production records, and student roster sheets.

Order food and supplies in a timely manner.

Ensure that all equipment is in safe working condition and notify the appropriate authority when repair is needed.

Complete 10 hours of Professional Standards yearly as well as attend monthly meetings.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and

continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as milk crates, frozen foods, canned food, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100 and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of others. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard. The employee has a greater than average risk of getting a minor injury, such as a cut or burn, while performing the duties of this

All interested candidates must submit a completed non-teaching application Non-Teaching Applicationto:

Jefferson Village School

48 Washington Rd

Jefferson, ME 04348