Lead Cook & Kitchen Operations Manager

ServingSchools; Waldoboro (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ServingSchools is seeking an experienced head cook to lead meal preparation in our school food program. The role requires strong kitchen leadership, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with the Food Service Director.

Responsibilities include managing a kitchen team, cooking to menu specs, ordering and inventory, maintaining reports, operating the POS system, and overseeing an a-la-carte program. Must pass background checks and be willing to obtain food-safety certification.

Qualifications

• Must pass fingerprinting and background check.
• Willing to be certified in food safety.
• Head cook duties per job description and directives from the Food Service Director.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team.
• Cooking meals to menu specifications.
• Cleaning and sanitation duties.
• Ordering groceries and supplies.
• Inventory control and reporting.
• Running the POS system.
• Overseeing an a-la-carte program.

Skills

Team management

Cooking

Inventory management

Food safety

POS system

Reporting

Job description

ServingSchools is seeking an experienced head cook to lead meal preparation in our school food program. The role requires strong kitchen leadership, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with the Food Service Director.

Responsibilities include managing a kitchen team, cooking to menu specs, ordering and inventory, maintaining reports, operating the POS system, and overseeing an a-la-carte program. Must pass background checks and be willing to obtain food-safety certification.