Manager I (Pool Posting, Location To Be Determined)

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

About the role

The Kitchen Manager oversees kitchen operations to ensure students are served nutritious and attractive meals in a clean and caring atmosphere. Responsibilities include enforcing food safety and sanitation practices, program regulations, staff development, and promoting good community relations among school clientele as directed by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily kitchen tasks including preparation, serving, cashiering, and sanitation (25% of time).
• Supervise and train 1-2 employees (10% of time).
• Ensure all staff are trained as directed (10% of time).
• Delegate assignments and ensure timely, efficient completion to meet labor budget (10% of time).
• Manage inventory valued at $5,000–$7,000 and follow department revenue handling procedures (5% of time).
• Submit food/non-food orders, payroll, attendance records, production sheets, inventory, maintenance, and equipment requests to the central office accurately and on time (5% of time).
• Coordinate promotions to increase meal participation (5% of time).
• Ensure compliance with health department sanitation standards (5% of time).
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and development sessions; stay current with district/department communications (5% of time).
• Share information with kitchen staff promptly and carry out directives from supervisors or leadership (5% of time).
• Follow safety policies, workers’ compensation procedures, and HACCP mandates (5% of time).
• Perform other duties as assigned (5% of time).

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role includes supervisory duties such as interviewing, hiring, directing work, assigning tasks, training, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating staff. Direct reports: Food Service Worker.

Requirements

• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
• One (1) year of professional work experience.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Must obtain ServSafe certification within 6 months of hire.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in the public sector.
• 1–2 years of experience as an Assistant Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Manager, or Restaurant Manager.
• Experience working with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Racially conscious, culturally competent, and committed to continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds).
• Primarily works indoors in a loud noise environment.
• Handles, prepares, serves, and cleans up various proteins (beef, chicken, fish, pork, plant-based options).
• Requires repetitive bending, reaching, and pulling.
• Prolonged standing/walking.
• Eye/hand coordination for register and computer operation.
• Visual concentration on equipment.
• Exposure to temperature variations.
• Work location may change to meet organizational requirements.

Pay

Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel, Pay Range: Range 07 (last updated: 2/20/2024).

Benefits

Benefits information available (details not specified in posting).