School Kitchen Supervisor & Lead Cook

Bethel School District; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel School District is seeking an Assistant Cook Manager to support the central kitchen and site cafeterias with meal preparation, supervision of staff, and safe food handling. Responsibilities include planning, cooking at scale, ordering, and coordinating with satellite locations as needed.

The role requires knowledge of school nutrition guidelines, strong sanitation standards, and the ability to manage schedules and cost-efficient meal production.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations and policies governing school nutrition services programs.
• Knowledge of food production and serving in large quantities.
• Knowledge of nutritional value of different types of food.
• Knowledge of offer vs. serve meal pattern requirements.
• Skill in food production and preparation.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards and procedures, including infection control plan.
• Ability to make effective decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of others.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook Manager in planning, organization, coordination and operation of a school cafeteria with an on-site kitchen.
• Prepares and cooks food from scratch in large quantities (1,500 servings or more).
• Assist in ordering of food items and supplies; take inventory of food and supplies.
• Coordinate work schedules with Cook Manager and kitchen staff; promote team cooperation.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and sanitary cafeteria and kitchen operation; maintain standards for safe food storage and preparation.
• May assist in the preparation and delivery of meals to satellites; coordinate with satellite staff on meal numbers.
• Sell food tickets to students; maintain records and cash counts as required.
• Provide direction to helpers; train and instruct in proper food handling, serving and sanitation; monitor helpers' behavior.

Job description

Bethel School District is seeking an Assistant Cook Manager to support the central kitchen and site cafeterias with meal preparation, supervision of staff, and safe food handling. Responsibilities include planning, cooking at scale, ordering, and coordinating with satellite locations as needed.

The role requires knowledge of school nutrition guidelines, strong sanitation standards, and the ability to manage schedules and cost-efficient meal production.