School Kitchen Manager - John Rogers Elementary - Full-time

h2About the Department/h2ppSummary of AssignmentbrbrUnder the general direction of Child Nutrition Services Director or designee, responsible for heating and serving of high quality, nutritious meals under sanitary conditions in a Bulk Satellite kitchen./p/ph2Position Duties/h2pdiv ul liPrepare and serve attractive, high quality, nutritious, cost effective meals following menu planners meeting District requirements. /liliInsure that all student helpers and staff comply with proper food handling techniques and follow safety and sanitation procedures. /liliDevelop, prepare and post work schedules and diagram of serving area for program continuity and to assure that tasks are complete within the time allocated. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Maintain accurate records and complete necessary reports including meal count, cash count, tickets, menu planners, orders, delivery, payroll, inventory and other reports needed according to District procedures either manually or by computer. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Maintain and schedule cleaning of kitchen and storeroom as well as kitchen equipment including tables and chairs. Report equipment malfunctions to insure safe working conditions. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Order appropriate number of meals from central kitchen and adjust meal count as needed to utilize all food ordered. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Maintain appropriate stock of food and supplies; rotate and reorder as needed. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with others. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Assist school staff in promoting proper nutrition. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Respond to suggestions, complaints and requests of building staff and students. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Report all accidents promptly to Child Nutrition Services office. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Train and supervise staff including conducting performance evaluations. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Train, monitor and evaluate student workers, substitutes and assigned staff. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Promote Child Nutrition Services programs to increase meal participation. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Check and secure kitchen and dining area at the end of the shift. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Perform related duties as assigned./li/ul/divpbrstronguWORKING CONDITIONS:/u/strongbrbrRequired 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./pRequired 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.brbrRequires effective decision making and problem solving; required to communicate with difficult individuals; excellent listening skills; adapt to change and remain flexible.brbrHave normal far vision, depth perception and color vision.pMay be exposed to general cleaning chemicals./pbrstronguKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:/u/strongbr div style="text-align: justify;"strongKnowledge of:/strong/divul li style="text-align: justify;"Food preparation techniques and procedures /lili style="text-align: justify;"Food Safety and Sanitation\ /lili style="text-align: justify;"Basic Math /lili style="text-align: justify;"Modern methods of food preparation, including recipe adjustment; acceptable product standards, including quality and sanitation aspects; basic math; basic computer operation./li/uldiv style="text-align: justify;"strongSkill in:/strong/divul liUse English communication orally and in writing /liliTeam work/li/uldiv style="text-align: justify;"strongAbility to:/strong/divul li style="text-align: justify;"Do simple mathematical calculations. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Follow instructions and use fundamentals of food preparation techniques and procedures following approved safety and sanitation requirements. /lili style="text-align: justify;" Learn Federal, State and Local requirements for the National School Lunch Programs /lili style="text-align: justify;"Operate all types of commercial kitchen equipment, including a mechanical aptitude for  operating/adjusting complex equipment. /lili style="text-align: justify;"Establish and  maintain good working relationships with a variety of employees. /liliWork under supervision/li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pdivdivstronguEDUCATION:/u/strongbrbrHigh school diploma or equivalent.brnbsp;div style="text-align: justify;"stronguLICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:/u nbsp;nbsp;/strongbrbrValid Food Handler's Permit/div/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"div style="text-align: justify;"brustrongADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:/strong/u/div/divulliKnowledge of menu planning and the nutritional requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture school meal patterns.nbsp;/liliAbility to accurately complete necessary records required by the United States Department of Agriculture, the State and the District./liliAbility to take initiative, analyze information/situation and resolve situation or recommend effective solution to Child Nutrition Services office./liliMust possess a valid WA Food Handler's Permit/liliAudit and reconcile inventory and financial records./liliProvide direction to assigned staff./liliKnowledgeable of basic food handling and preparation techniques and safe practices and ability to use kitchen tools and equipment./li/ul/divdivnbsp;/div/p