at Maize USD 266 in Maize, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Our Kitchen Manager-in-Training help us provide healthy, nutritious, appealing food to our students and staff! They also oversee and organize staff and supplies for the nutrition program within the school.
A Day in the Life
- Oversees all operations and staff to ensure the kitchen runs efficiently, safely, and in an organized manner
- Prepares, plans, and serves food to students and staff in a safe, pleasing, and efficient manner
- Checks equipment and charts temperature on freezer, coolers, dishwasher, etc. to ensure meeting HACCP requirements
- Orders food and supplies
- Fills out appropriate paperwork in order to meet district, state, and federal guidelines and mandates
- Arranges for substitutes during staff absences
- Resolves employee conflicts and other issues as they arise
- Responds to questions/concerns of parents and students in order that all needs are being met and/or addressed
- Inspects all food shipments to ensure the quality of the product
- Inspects, sanitizes, and cleans kitchen and equipment to meet district, state, and federal health standards
- Maintains confidentiality as appropriate in order to comply with district, state and federal laws
- Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the food service program
- Conducts inventories for the purpose of maintaining an efficient and fiscally sound kitchen
- Provides services for special events and other requests of the administration
- Assists teachers, when requested, with cooking advising/instruction for use in the classroom
Profile of a Successful Candidate
- Pass a background check
- Have a current TB test
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Food Safety Basics – State Department of Education
- Cooking experience is helpful
- Experience as a kitchen assistant recommended
- Are strong team players
- Possess basic computer and math skills
- Must enjoy a fast pace environment
- Understand and follow state health regulations
- Can spend 90% of their day standing and 10% walking – Time is spent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling and using fine finger dexterity
- Can work in extreme temperatures, noisy and crowded environment containing hazards
- Maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality
