School Kitchen Lead Cook & Nutrition Advocate

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools in Seattle, WA is seeking an Assistant/Satellite Server to assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals in a school cafeteria. Under the Kitchen Manager, you will follow standardized procedures, help lead food service tasks, and ensure meals meet district standards.

The role requires one year of experience in commercial or institutional food preparation, ability to plan menus, adjust recipes, maintain records, and work as part of a team in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in commercial or institutional food preparation.
• Ability to utilize fundamentals of meal preparation.
• Skills to plan menus and adjust recipes.
• Competency to complete and maintain all records as requested and substitute as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve attractive, high quality, nutritious meals.
• Complete tasks within time allocated.
• Comply with approved safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist in the cleaning of kitchen, equipment, tables and storeroom as scheduled by manager and report equipment malfunctions.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate food and supply inventories.
• May direct or assist unit employees in meal preparation tasks to meet emergencies and maintain cafeteria operation.
• Maintain daily records and reports and submit to Kitchen Manager.
• Collect money and account for meals served.
• Maintain a plate count for record of meals served.
• Promote Culinary Services programs to increase meal participation.
• Assist school staff in promoting proper nutrition.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with others.

Skills

Meal preparation

Menu planning

Record keeping

Substitutions

Job description

Seattle Public Schools in Seattle, WA is seeking an Assistant/Satellite Server to assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals in a school cafeteria. Under the Kitchen Manager, you will follow standardized procedures, help lead food service tasks, and ensure meals meet district standards.

The role requires one year of experience in commercial or institutional food preparation, ability to plan menus, adjust recipes, maintain records, and work as part of a team in a dynamic school environment.