High-Volume School Kitchen Supervisor

Anchorage School District; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Kitchen Lead at Anchorage School District oversees high-volume food production, baking, and meal packaging as an assistant to the Central Kitchen Manager. This role trains and supervises staff, maintains inventory, records, and ensures sanitation and proper food safety practices.

The position is tied to ASD’s retirement system with PERS. Working 8 hours a day for 9 months per year, you will lead in a fast-paced kitchen, help schedule tasks, and help ensure timely, safe, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 5 years of related experience may be considered in lieu.
• 5 years of institutional, high production, large-volume kitchen experience.
• 2 years supervising or directing large kitchen staff.
• Must interpret standardized recipes accurately.
• Must prepare and interpret simple reports.
• Must be proficient in basic math calculations.
• Must complete the eight-hour ASD Serving It Safe food safety course within 21 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front line staff and assist manager with daily operations.
• Train and orient new staff; mentor to improve skills.
• Schedule breaks, production time, and packaging allocations; request extra hours as needed.
• Participate in operational meetings with the Kitchen Manager.
• Maintain a quality assurance program with the Kitchen Manager.
• Lead baking and cooking in a high-volume assembly line environment.
• Ensure safe, cost-effective production and packaging of all food.
• Evaluate production packaging and scheduling; adjust recipes as needed.
• Organize work areas to prepare for packaging and delivery to sites.
• Maintain daily inventory and records of supplies used and products packaged.
• Coordinate to ensure sanitation and safety standards are observed.
• Operate institutional kitchen equipment safely and maintain cleanliness.
• Establish positive working relationships with students, staff, and the public.

Skills

Staff supervision

Recipe interpretation

Basic math

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food safety course (Serving It Safe)

Job description

The Central Kitchen Lead at Anchorage School District oversees high-volume food production, baking, and meal packaging as an assistant to the Central Kitchen Manager. This role trains and supervises staff, maintains inventory, records, and ensures sanitation and proper food safety practices.

The position is tied to ASD’s retirement system with PERS. Working 8 hours a day for 9 months per year, you will lead in a fast-paced kitchen, help schedule tasks, and help ensure timely, safe, and