Head Food Service Cook

Manson Northwest Webster CSD; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Manson Northwest Webster CSD is seeking a Head Food Service Cook to oversee school lunch operations, ensure nutritious meals, and maintain a safe, efficient kitchen environment. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage staff and meal prep.

Responsibilities include enforcing HACCP standards, ordering supplies, maintaining records, and preparing meals per recipes while accommodating special dietary needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent training in food services required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to state and federal laws, safety standards, and district policies.
• Oversee kitchen operations, scheduling, and supervision of cooks and helpers.
• Coordinate food preparation using standardized recipes and assess nutritional value.

Education

High School diploma or experience or equivalent training in food services

Job description

Manson Northwest Webster JH/HS is currently accepting applications for a Head Food Service Cook. MNW JH/HS school is a 7th-12th grade building part of Manson Northwest Webster Community School District. The JH/HS is located in Manson.

Description

Manson Northwest Webster JH/HS is currently accepting applications for a Head Food Service Cook. MNW JH/HS school is a 7th-12th grade building part of Manson Northwest Webster Community School District. The JH/HS is located in Manson.

Job Summary

To provide each school child with a nutritious and high quality meal prepared in a safe and efficient environment. It is the goal of every position to provide services which will ensure the successful and efficient operations of the Manson Northwest Webster School District. The perfect candidate must have the ability to positively interact with the Food Service Director, be a self starter, have effective communication skills, maintain good personal hygiene, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, safety standards, board policies and administrative rules.
• Oversee the kitchen operations, scheduling, training and supervising cooks and kitchen helpers.
• Coordinate food preparation, use of standardized recipes and analyze nutritional value of food products served.
• Maintain records and data associated with the operations of the kitchen.
• Keep a working inventory of all food products and supplies in the freezer and storage area.
• Provide input as to quantity and quality of products ordered for food services.
• Oversee operations and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Adjust recipes to produce the desired quantity of food product.
• Utilize the HACCP principles in assuring the safety of food preparation and implementation of standard operating procedures as applied to the food service area.
• Order product and produce needed each week for meal preparation.
• Maintain a high quality flavor and appearance of food items served to students.
• Be sensitive and accommodating to students requiring special menu situations because of medical reasons.
• Plan and assign preparation of breakfast menu items for service on a daily basis.
• Initiative and Creativity while following applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, safety standards, board policies and administrative rules in a fast-paced work environment.
• Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
• Complete all general duties and tasks associated with this assigned position in a timely and efficient manner.
• Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned.

Certification Requirements

High School diploma or experience or equivalent training in food services