Tri-County Jr/Sr High School Kitchen Manager

Tri-County School Corporation; Wolcott (IN); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tri-County School Corporation is seeking a cook to prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals for large student populations in accordance with menus, dietary requirements, and portion guidelines.

The role requires maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen, meeting health department standards, and collaborating with the Food Service Director and staff to ensure high-quality service for students and families.

Formación

• High school diploma is required.
• Background check and fingerprinting.
• Food handler certification (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and serve food according to established menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.
• Follow the work schedule and daily responsibilities set by the Food Service Director.
• Maintain clean, organized, and functional food areas; ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Perform dishwashing responsibilities between meal periods and after service.
• Assist with inventory receiving, organizing, and labeling of food products.

Conocimientos

Passion for serving children

Friendly attitude with students/famil"

Food prep & cooking techniques

Organizational skills

Team leadership & direction

Flexibility & adaptability

Food safety & cleanliness

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

As a cook at the Tri-County School Corporation, the expectation is to prepare, cook, and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for large student populations in accordance with established menus, dietary requirements, portion guidelines, and applicable food service standards.

Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment, ensuring all food preparation areas, utensils, and equipment meet local health department regulations and school corporation standards.

Evaluated By:

• Food Service Director

Requirements:

• High school diploma;
• Background check/fingerprinting;
• Food handler certification (or willingness to obtain one).

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrates a genuine passion for working with and serving children.
• Maintains a friendly, positive, and approachable attitude when interacting with students, staff, and families.
• Possesses knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, food service operations, and dietary requirements.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while providing direction and support when needed.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing priorities, schedules, and daily operational needs.
• Maintains a strong commitment to food safety, cleanliness, quality service, and student satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve food according to established menus, recipes, portion guidelines, and directions provided by the supervisor.
• Follow the assigned work schedule and daily responsibilities as established by the Food Service Director (FSD).
• Maintain clean, organized, and functional food preparation, serving, and storage areas.
• Ensure food quality and compliance with all applicable health, food safety, sanitation, and school corporation standards.
• Perform dishwashing responsibilities between meal periods and following the completion of meal service.
• Clean and sanitize the dish room, dishwashing equipment, and surrounding work areas at the conclusion of each workday.
• Conduct daily and weekly inspections of kitchen areas, equipment, and workspaces to maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and assist with maintaining the overall cleanliness of food service areas.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing inventory. Properly label, date, and rotate food products according to established food safety procedures.
• Communicate job-related concerns, needs, and recommendations for improvement to the Food Service Director.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication when interacting with administrators, staff, students, families, and community members as appropriate.
• Attend and actively participate in departmental meetings, staff training, and professional development sessions as scheduled.
• Complete continuing education and required training as directed by the Food Service Director.
• Perform other duties related to the food service operation as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Stand and walk for extended periods while performing food preparation, serving, cleaning, and other kitchen responsibilities.
• Frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, kneel, and climb stairs as necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull food products, supplies, equipment, boxes, and deliveries weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment, dishwashing machines, and other food service tools.
• Work in an environment that may involve exposure to heat, cold, steam, moisture, noise, cleaning chemicals, and commercial food preparation equipment.
• Demonstrate the physical stamina, flexibility, and ability to perform the daily operational demands of a school food service program.