Kitchen Lead *1 Vacancy*

Proviso Township High Schools; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Proviso Township High Schools is seeking a Kitchen Lead responsible for supervising food service workers and ensuring food quality and safety. The Kitchen Lead will oversee meal preparation and maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Key responsibilities include scheduling, inventory management, and compliance with service standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least 3 years cooking experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years cooking experience.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and quantity food production.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand verbal instructions.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in the preparation of daily meals.
• Ensure timely and efficient service of meals.
• Maintain sanitary working conditions.
• Conduct inventory of food and staples needing orders.
• Supervise and ensure proper collection of money.

Skills

Supervising food service workers

Food safety and sanitation

Cooking

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Computers

Calculators

Job description

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Summary

The Kitchen Lead is responsible for supervising and assisting food service workers in preparing appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements and maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Essential Functions

Supervise and assist in the preparation of daily meals using standardized and/or "in house" recipes.

Ensure timely and efficient service of daily meals daily, aligned with "reimbursable" meal patterns.

Ensure that all food items are properly stored.

Assist the Manager Nutrition Services in the development of the daily work schedule for Food Service Workers.

Supervise food service workers in the proper care and use of the equipment.

Maintain sanitary working conditions to eliminate contamination.

Meet all scheduled mealtimes, portions, and serve the food as per departmental policies and procedures.

Record product usage to insure correct counts for production reports.

Prepare items for next day's menu as needed.

Conduct inventory of food and staples that need to be ordered.

Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members. Interact with students, teachers, and visitors to provide optimum customer service.

Ensure serving lines are maintained in a clean and attractive condition and are appropriately stocked.

Identify critical control points to control or eliminate potential hazards while preparing and serving food.

Supervise cashiers and ensure the proper collection of money and recording for meals served.

Compiling daily bank deposits.

Monitor student accounts as needed, and work with the Business Office to update student accounts.

Attend summer workshops.

Attend meetings when instructed by Manager Nutrition Services.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience in food service.

• Minimum of 3 years cooking experience
• Working knowledge of the kitchen equipment, quantity food production, computers and calculators

Must be able to read, write, and understand verbal instructions.

Valid Driver’s License.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

Previous experience supervising a school-based food service program.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Stand and walk 3.5-7.5 hours per day, push and pull items, moderate lifting and carrying (25-50 pounds), some stooping, bending, and kneeling.

Regular exposure to excessive hot and or cold temperatures, moisture and humidity, wet floors with some grease, and noise from equipment.

Work with/around machinery with moving parts. Work with hands in water.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Note: This job description is designed to provide guidelines and direction for accomplishing goals and objectives. It covers the essential responsibilities and activities involved in the effective execution of this position. It is not all encompassing or all exhaustive.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position may perform additional duties.

Proviso Township High Schools is an equal opportunity employer.