School Cafeteria Head Cook & Kitchen Leader

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit in Coatesville, PA is seeking a full-time Head Cook to manage all aspects of food preparation, production and sanitation in the cafeteria, while delivering excellent customer service to students and staff.

The position requires following NSLP/SBP, CACFP, and USDA guidelines, supervising kitchen staff, and training new workers; with an hourly rate of $19.29–$20.36 and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Knowledge of quantity of food preparation and service.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge in providing professional customer service.
• Operation of a cash register or point of sale system.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the National School Lunch Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, supervises, and participates in the preparation and serving of quantity and quality food as per standardized recipes.
• Follows all required policies under the NSLP/SBP, CACFP, and USDA programs.
• Maintains accurate records that conform to NSLP/SBP, CACFP, and USDA requirements.
• Records free and/or reduced students, counts money, completes deposit slips and accurately fills out the deposit spreadsheet as needed/appropriate.
• Responsible for operating a cash register/point of sale (P.O.S.) system as per NSLP/SBP guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive environment for students and staff.
• Supervises and directs all activities that happen within the kitchen and oversees staff.
• Follow HACCP and ServSafe protocols to maintain high standards for sanitation and safety in all phases of the food service program, and to ensure compliance with the Chester County Department of Health.
• Knowledgeable in the proper use and care of cafeteria equipment to ensure that all equipment is in a safe, working condition.
• Familiar with the nutritional requirements of the daily menu to ensure that substitutions meet nutritional standards.
• Responsible for purchasing food as needed using appropriate ordering guides and procedures.
• Train new cafeteria workers and substitutes as needed.
• Participate in catering activities as needed on and/or off site.
• Perform inventory of supplies, food and non-food items as needed.
• Responsible for filling vending machines if needed.
• Responsible for attending food certification classes and all other appropriate workshops in accordance with required USDA food and nutrition service, professional standards
• Coordinates work schedules and arranges for substitutes when required and verifies employee time sheets.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Cafeteria or Assistant Food Service Manager

Job description

Chester County Intermediate Unit in Coatesville, PA is seeking a full-time Head Cook to manage all aspects of food preparation, production and sanitation in the cafeteria, while delivering excellent customer service to students and staff.

The position requires following NSLP/SBP, CACFP, and USDA guidelines, supervising kitchen staff, and training new workers; with an hourly rate of $19.29–$20.36 and benefits eligibility.