School Kitchen Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION : SCHOOL KITCHEN MANAGER

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR(S) : Director of Food Services

EMPLOYMENT TERM : 42 weeks annually, Monday-Friday, (8 hours / day (40 hours / week, between 6 : 00am - 2 : 00pm, 7.5 working hours daily plus ½ hour unpaid lunch) School Year.

SALARY : In Accordance with AFSME Food Service Contract

EVALUATION : Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Director and Assistant Director of Food Services, Coordinator Trainer

JOB SUMMARY : To manage the operation of the food service program in the school to ensure the students are served attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness.

Essential Functions and Duties of the Position :

The School Kitchen Manager supervises the preparation and service of food to the students and staff along with the daily cooking and preparation of all meals on the campus.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Participates in and manage the operation of the child nutrition program at assigned school;
• Prepares weekly assignments / schedules for kitchen staff;
• Ensures compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Child Nutrition Program Policy;
• Directs the preparation and serving of all food in the cafeteria;
• Assumes responsibility for the security of food and supplies;
• Supervises / Helps with the storage and care of foods and supplies;
• Ensure that the menus developed by the Food Service Director and Assistant Director are followed without deviation;
• Supervises and participates in the preparation and serving of food;
• Oversees and participates in the cleaning of the kitchen, serving, storage and dining areas;
• Assigns, directs, plans and supervises the work of cafeteria employees;
• Instructs new cafeteria employees in performing assigned tasks;
• Reads and interprets written recipes and other written and verbal directions;
• Attends in-services and workshops as directed;
• Maintains confidentiality;
• Makes menu item substitutions with the approval of the Director or Assistant Director;
• Maintains accurate records including production records, temperatures of food and equipment, and inventory of equipment, food and other supplies;
• Orders food on the computer weekly by following established procedures;
• Prepares inventories, records and required reports;
• Accounts for receipts and invoices;
• Maintains and / or upgrades skills;
• Performs duties efficiently and productively;
• Maintains positive work habits;
• Prepares the main menu item for lunch daily;
• Participates in all district wide promotional events.
• Adheres to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in in the departments handbook;
• Performs duties as assigned by immediate supervisor(s).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, walk, climb, lift heavy objects, pull, push, grasp, use commercial food service equipment, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. The employee is required to exert moderate physical effort and stand continuously. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and / or move at least 40-60 pounds of materials, food supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The temperature in a school kitchen can range from below 32°F in a walk-in freezer to 100°F or above near the ovens, stove, and dishwasher. Temperatures can exceed 400°F while operating ovens. The work floor surface, by the nature of this job, will be wet and slippery periodically throughout the day. Therefore, shoes with nonskid soles are recommended. The noise level in the work environment is moderate loud to loud (70-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his / her designee