Lead Satellite Kitchen Operator - School Food Service

Gilroy Unified School District; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilroy Unified School District operates a Satellite Kitchen II at the District Office in Gilroy, CA. The role supports daily meal preparation for the school community, under supervision, with responsibilities spanning opening/closing, inventory, and serving operations.

The position emphasizes accuracy in records, adherence to sanitation standards, and the ability to coordinate with the Food Service Supervisor to meet program needs.

Qualifications

• Basic principles of quantity food preparation, serving and storage.
• Sanitation and safety procedures for institutional food service.
• Safe use and operation of food prep and serving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Open and close satellite kitchen and ensure appliances work.
• Maintain production logs and records of meals served.
• Keep facility clean and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Coordinate supply and food needs with supervisor promptly.
• Set up serving area for students and staff.
• Inventory and rotate stock to ensure freshness.
• Prepare and deliver lunches for serving, ensure proper temperatures.
• Sell lunch tickets and report daily lunch counts.

Skills

Food prep knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Equipment operation

Math calculations

Record keeping

Communication

Supervision

Job description

Gilroy Unified School District operates a Satellite Kitchen II at the District Office in Gilroy, CA. The role supports daily meal preparation for the school community, under supervision, with responsibilities spanning opening/closing, inventory, and serving operations.

The position emphasizes accuracy in records, adherence to sanitation standards, and the ability to coordinate with the Food Service Supervisor to meet program needs.