School Kitchen Manager

Overview Of Position
Under the direction of the Child Nutrition Services Director or designee, responsible for the general operation of the school kitchen, including supervision of staff in the preparation of high quality, nutritious meals meeting District requirements

Essential Functions

• Direct and participate in preparing and serving high quality, nutritious, cost effective meals and ala carte items following District standards.
• Order and receive food and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels to meet production needs following Child Nutrition Services and District procedures.
• Inspect food on delivery for weight, condition, accuracy of order, and report discrepancies and quality issues to Child Nutrition Services office.
• Keep all food at safe temperature under sanitary conditions following Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Standards.
• Develop and provide daily work schedules for staff to insure completion of tasks within allocated time.
• Follow and insure staff follows Child Nutrition Services guidelines for proper use and storage of food and supplies.
• Maintain a complete file of available standardized recipes an instruct staff in the use and conversion of these recipes.
• Train staff in the proper use and care of equipment as well as safety procedures; monitor equipment use and operation; determine and request repairs.
• Follow Child Nutrition Services guidelines for calculating daily meal cost and adjust to meet the standards.
• Maintain accurate records; prepare necessary reports, including count cash, menu planners for all meals, payroll, and special programs, and either manually or with computer submit according to established schedule.
• Investigate and report accidents promptly to the Child Nutrition Services office.
• Check and secure the kitchen and dining area at the end of shift.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relations.
• Supervise, direct and train assigned staff in all the skills necessary to complete their assigned duties.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend substitutes for assignment. Conduct performance evaluations on all Child Nutrition Services staff at assigned location at least once a year.
• Respond to suggestions, complaints and requests of building staff and students.
• Promote Child Nutrition Services program to increase meal participation.
• Assist school staff in promoting good nutrition.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions
Required to stand and walk for prolonged periods; ability to lift up to 25 Ibs.; carry, push, stoop, reach and ability to handle and perform fingering functions.

Required to shift tasks and priorities; experience frequent interruptions; requires flexibility and adaptability; perform repetitive tasks; requires individual initiative and teamwork; ability to communicate with students and adults in some difficult situations.

Requires effective decision making and problem solving; required to communicate with difficult individuals; excellent listening skills; adapt to change and remain flexible.

Have normal far vision, depth perception and color vision.

May be exposed to general cleaning chemicals.

Typical Qualifications

• Must meet all minimum qualifications for Assistant, Satellite Lead, and Production Coordinator.
• One year experience in cooking, baking and serving high-quality

nutrition meals.

• Ability to comply with school District policies, procedures and the requirements of the Child Nutrition Services programs.
• Experience in keeping accurate, detailed records and required reports; ability to meet the established timelines.

Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

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