Kitchen Operator V - MacDonald (QSS #8689)

Santa Clara Unified School District; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara Unified School District is seeking a Nutrition Services Manager to lead food service operations across multiple kitchens. You will train staff, coordinate production schedules and ensure adherence to HACCP and district food service procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma, three years of quantity food service experience, and ServSafe certification. Physical duties and safety compliance are essential for daily operations in school cafeterias.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a high school graduate and three years quantity food service experience.
• Culinary experience preferred.
• Acquisition and maintenance of ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a Nutrition Services Manager, plan, organize, coordinate and supervise food service operations at multiple kitchens; train, and lead assigned staff.
• Prepare production schedules and assign duties of food service and student staff; assist in the selection, training of assigned staff.
• Read and interpret standardized menus, recipes, and safe food practices according to HACCP and district procedures.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Team leadership

Reading menus/recipes

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification

Job description

Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support students by providing an engaging and equitable education where each student reaches their full potential and is prepared for work and life. SCUSD’s core value embodies five elements that support our students:

• Excellence and Continuous Improvement
• Equity and Social Justice
• Student Voice and Empowerment
• Communication, Empathy, Respect
• Collaboration

We encourage you to model our mission and core values through your work in Santa Clara Unified School District. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Requirements / Qualifications

Under the direction of a Nutrition Services Manager, plan, organize, coordinate and supervise food service operations at multiple kitchens; train, and lead assigned food services staff. Prepare production schedules and assign duties of food service and student staff; assist in the selection, training of assigned staff. Read and interpret standardized menus, recipes, and safe food practices according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Santa Clara Unified School District’s food service standard operating procedures. Prepare and maintain a variety of records such as inventory and orders; complete daily menu production records as required. Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food. Ability to prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school food service cafeteria. Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.

Qualifications: Candidate must be a high school graduate and three years quantity food service experience. Culinary experience preferred. Acquisition and maintenance of ServSafe certification required. Standing and walking for extended periods of time, lifting up to 55 pounds, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment, carrying, pushing or pulling food trays and carts, seeking to assure proper quantities of food, bending at the waist, and reaching over head above the shoulders and horizontally. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary, as well as good oral and written communication skills are essential.

Comments and Other Information*Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates. Please allow up to two weeks from the posting closing to be contact for interviews.

• Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates. Please allow up to two weeks from the posting closing to be contact for interviews.