School Kitchen Manager - Food Safety & Service Lead

Sharon Public Schools - MA; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharon Public Schools in Sharon, MA is seeking a Kitchen Manager for the high school to oversee daily kitchen operations, meal preparation, and staff supervision in accordance with DESE, USDA, and state safety regulations. Immediate start.

Responsibilities include menu execution, quality control, inventory, records, and ensuring meals meet nutrition guidelines while accommodating allergies and dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Experience in school food service or large-scale kitchen operations is preferred
• Knowledge of DESE, USDA, and Massachusetts food safety regulations required

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the school kitchen and cafeteria.
• Prepare and serve meals according to the approved menu, standardized recipes, and USDA meal pattern requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared in the correct quantities and served at the proper temperature and portion size.
• Follow all DESE and USDA meal service requirements, including proper meal counting and recording meals at the time of service.
• Complete all required production records, temperature logs, inventory records, and other documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, handwashing, food storage, temperature control, and cleaning procedures are followed.
• Follow district procedures for food allergies and special dietary needs.
• Supervise, train, and assign duties to kitchen staff.
• Monitor employee attendance, performance, safety, and compliance with department procedures.
• Receive, inspect, store, order, and rotate food and supplies using proper inventory procedures.
• Monitor food usage and minimize waste.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and report equipment problems promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen at all times.
• Provide professional and respectful service to students and school staff.
• Communicate daily operational concerns, staffing issues, food shortages, and compliance concerns to the Food Service Director or Assistant Food Service Director.
• Participate in required DESE, USDA, food safety, ServSafe, allergy, and district training.

Job description

Sharon Public Schools in Sharon, MA is seeking a Kitchen Manager for the high school to oversee daily kitchen operations, meal preparation, and staff supervision in accordance with DESE, USDA, and state safety regulations. Immediate start.

Responsibilities include menu execution, quality control, inventory, records, and ensuring meals meet nutrition guidelines while accommodating allergies and dietary needs.