Kitchen Manager Bennett Elementary

Fargo Public Schools; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Elementary Kitchen Manager to oversee food services in a vibrant school environment. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining high standards of food quality. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food service and the ability to lead a team effectively. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and enjoy making a difference in students' lives through nutritious meals, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to excellence and contribute to a positive learning atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in large quantity food preparation.
• Supervisory experience is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen staff and ensure high-quality food production.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in food preparation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organization Skills

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer Programs for Book Work

Job description

• Position Type:
  Nutrition Services/ Elementary Kitchen Manager
  
  
• Date Posted:
  2/4/2025
  
  
• Closing Date:
  02/18/2025
  
  

Job Type: 35 Hours per week

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Schedule: 9-months Monday through Friday

Salary Range: Group 5 from $20.42 to $25.40 per hour

Position Purpose: Oversee the staff and daily production of high quality food under sanitary conditions. Ensure customer satisfaction through exemplary service and appealing food.

Responsibilities:

1. Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
2. Supervise entire kitchen staff, answers questions, schedules staff, and delegates tasks.
3. Oversees all food production and ensures smooth workflow daily for both lunch and breakfast.
4. Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety for kitchen staff and in food preparation. This includes accurate food temperature recording and serving, and proper temperatures for food storage units including freezers, cooler, and hot boxes.
5. Determine quantities of food to be prepared each day.
6. Ensure all book work, money counts, and deposits are completed daily utilizing various computer programs.
7. Prepare and place food orders.
8. Train and cross train staff.
9. Understand and ensure compliance with USDA Child Nutrition guidelines.
10. Check and approve all time cards for elementary staff.
11. Receive and stock all food and supplies and rotate on a FIFO basis.
12. Work as effectively and efficiently as possible.
13. Confer with the Director of Nutrition Services on problems in food preparation, personnel, equipment breakdown, ordering, etc.
14. Work with the Director of Nutrition Services in development of new methods of preparation and service, time and motion economics, and future equipment needs.
15. Participate in annual employee workshops.
16. Complete additional duties as assigned.
17. Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
2. Minimum 1 year previous experience with large quantity food preparation.
3. Minimum 1 year previous supervisory experience.
4. Complete State, Department of Education, School Food Service Statewide Training Program or equivalent specified courses on a scheduled basis.
5. Must be able to problem solve under stressful situations.
6. Good organization and math skills, ability to prepare food according to standardized recipes, ability to remember and compute standard food measurements.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Two or more years previous experience with large quantity food preparation.

Application Procedures:

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume 3) Letters of Reference.

Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.

For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email [e-mail].

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities.