KITCHEN TEAM LEAD (OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC)

Young World Physical Education; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking a Kitchen Team Lead to support meal production across Preschools and K-8 buildings. The role requires supervising the Lunchroom staff, managing inventory, and ensuring timely service with proper sanitation in a busy school kitchen.

Open to the public, with an exam-based hiring process. Salary is stated at $22.89 per hour, with probation and testing details noted in the bulletins.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in volume food preparation or in a school system (cooking/incharge duties) or equivalent.
• ODH Level 2 Food Manager Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and work in an indoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lunchroom Manager with meal production and recipes.
• Supervise and train staff; resolve minor personnel issues.
• Maintain inventory and prepare reports; enforce sanitation standards.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Read recipes

Verbal communication

Reading directions

Education

Food management program

ODH Level 2 Food Manager Certification

Tools

Google Drive

Job description

KITCHEN TEAM LEAD (OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5888037

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC

JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CITY OF CINCINNATI - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OFFICIAL BULLETIN

KITCHEN TEAM LEAD

EXAMINATION #26-11

TITLE: KITCHEN TEAM LEAD

HOURLY RATE: $22.89

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026 @ 11:59 PM.

GENERAL STATEMENTS OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible for assisting the Lunchroom Manager in meal production at Preschools, Elementary, Junior and Middle School buildings to ensure meal service is on time, prepared according to recipes, and available in adequate amounts. Support the Lunchroom Manager with office functions of a clerical nature in order to maintain updated work manuals and records and to provide a variety of required reports.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

Perform all duties of the Lunchroom Manager in the absence of the Lunchroom Manager.

Provide supervision (train, motive).

Resolve minor grievances and other personnel problems.

Enforce state, local federal and Board of Education sanitation standards and regulations so that equipment and work areas are

clean, food is properly handled and stored, and dishes and other utensils are free of bacteria.

Maintain tight control of inventory and storage supplies.

Work under pressure to complete schedules, and production changes.

Perform inventory control perform volume food production write reports, read and

understand directions (recipes, rules, etc.) account for money collected.

Order supplies and commodities, storing, food and cooking terminology, preparation,

equipment serving.

Read, interpret, convert, and follow recipes.

Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports.

Oversee and participate in food production.

Inventory control.

Payroll.

Complete employee performance appriasals.

Handle and account for money collected.

Participate in food production.

General sanitation standards.

Perform related work as required.

Knowledge of:

• elements of report preparation and writing basics of supervision.
• basic mathematics, fractions, decimals and percentages.
• basic English and Math suffucuent to write reports.
• basic computer skills (Google Drive).

Ability to:

• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• write legibly.
• perform and problem solving techniques.
• Read and understand directions (recipes/rules).
• function effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have one year of experience in volume food preparation or any other school system (must have included cooking and/or incharge responsibilities) OR one year of responsible paid experience as a cook and/or Manager in volume food preparation and service OR successful completion of an accredited program in food management or equivalent. ODH Level 2 Food Manager Certification required within 1 year of hire.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Indoor environment; exposure to heat, high levels of noise, slippery floors, electrical appliances, and sharp knives and other utensils. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and walking for prolonged periods of time, use of fingers and both hands, hearing normal voice levels and seeing well. Personal cleanliness is essential. Each applicant must be able to lift 40 pounds.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

120 working days.

EXAM DETAILS:

Date:Tuesday, September 15, 2026 / TIME: TO BE SET /LOCATION:TO BE SET

SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS OF TEST SECTIONS:

The selection process is worth 100% of the exam grade and consists of a written exam. The passing score will be determined after the examination by the Civil Service Examiner together with the Secretary. Determination of the passing score will be based on the job analysis, analysis of examination results, consultation with subject matter experts or other professional methods.

OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR QUALIFIED PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

“Applications for Board of Education are considered public records under Ohio’s Public Records Act. As a public record, applications maintained by the Board shall be made available to any person requesting to view them”

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.89 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Margaret key , Testing & Classification
• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]