School Kitchen Manager - Roxhill Elementary

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools seeks a School Kitchen Manager for Roxhill Elementary. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals, ensuring safety and sanitation compliance, and maintaining records. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid WA Food Handler's Permit to manage kitchen operations efficiently.

Qualifications

• Valid WA Food Handler's Permit required.
• Experience in inventory and financial record reconciliation.
• Ability to provide direction to staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals following District requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required by the District.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Food Safety and Sanitation

Basic Math

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

School Kitchen Manager - Roxhill Elementary

Summary of Assignment

Under the general direction of the Child Nutrition Services Director or designee, responsible for heating and serving high-quality, nutritious meals under sanitary conditions in a Bulk Satellite kitchen.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and serve attractive, high-quality, nutritious, and cost-effective meals following menu planners meeting District requirements.
• Ensure that all student helpers and staff comply with proper food handling techniques and follow safety and sanitation procedures.
• Develop, prepare, and post work schedules and diagrams of the serving area for program continuity and to ensure tasks are completed within the allocated time.
• Maintain accurate records and complete necessary reports including meal counts, cash counts, tickets, menu planners, orders, delivery, payroll, inventory, and other reports as required by District procedures, either manually or via computer.
• Maintain and schedule cleaning of the kitchen and storeroom, as well as kitchen equipment including tables and chairs. Report equipment malfunctions to ensure safe working conditions.
• Order appropriate number of meals from the central kitchen and adjust meal counts as needed to utilize all food ordered.
• Maintain an appropriate stock of food and supplies; rotate and reorder as needed.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Assist school staff in promoting proper nutrition.
• Respond to suggestions, complaints, and requests from building staff and students.
• Report all accidents promptly to the Child Nutrition Services office.
• Train and supervise staff, including conducting performance evaluations.
• Train, monitor, and evaluate student workers, substitutes, and assigned staff.
• Promote Child Nutrition Services programs to increase meal participation.
• Check and secure the kitchen and dining area at the end of the shift.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Required to stand and walk for prolonged periods; ability to lift up to 25 lbs; carry, push, stoop, reach, and perform fingering functions. Tasks and priorities may shift; frequent interruptions are common; flexibility and adaptability are required. Must perform repetitive tasks, demonstrate initiative, and work effectively in a team. Ability to communicate with students and adults, sometimes in difficult situations, is essential.

Requires effective decision making and problem solving, good listening skills, and the ability to adapt to change. Normal far vision, depth perception, and color vision are necessary. May be exposed to general cleaning chemicals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Food preparation techniques and procedures
• Food Safety and Sanitation
• Basic Math
• Modern methods of food preparation, including recipe adjustment; acceptable product standards, including quality and sanitation aspects; basic math; basic computer operation.

Skill in:

• English communication, both oral and written
• Teamwork

Ability to:

• Perform simple mathematical calculations
• Follow instructions and use fundamentals of food preparation techniques and procedures, adhering to safety and sanitation requirements
• Learn Federal, State, and Local requirements for the National School Lunch Programs
• Operate all types of commercial kitchen equipment, with a mechanical aptitude for adjusting complex equipment
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with a variety of employees
• Work under supervision

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses and Requirements: Valid Food Handler's Permit, specifically a WA Food Handler's Permit.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of menu planning and the nutritional requirements of USDA school meal patterns
• Ability to accurately complete records required by USDA, State, and District
• Ability to take initiative, analyze situations, and resolve issues or recommend solutions to Child Nutrition Services
• Experience in inventory and financial record reconciliation
• Ability to provide direction to staff
• Knowledge of basic food handling, preparation techniques, safe practices, and operation of kitchen tools and equipment