School Food Services Kitchen Lead

School Food Services Kitchen Lead

For best consideration, apply by 5 pm on April 9, 2026.

Purpose of the Job

Under the supervision of the food service director or superintendent her/ his designee, perform skilled cooking duties and coordinate services to ensure high-quality standards of food production and service. Participate in meal preparation, food ordering, following USDA Federal regulations in compliance and understanding of the NSLP/SBP.

Essential Job Functions

• Follows and maintains define standards of sanitation for personnel, food preparation, kitchen equipment, and the cafeteria unit.
• Follow health departments person in charge responsibilities to include food safety certification and health department food handlers card.
• Attends relevant training classes workshops and meetings as requested or required.
• Participate in the preparation and service of meals within an established production system.
• Follow standardized recipes in preparation, portioning service and food handling techniques
• Responsible for ordering food and supplies according to established procedures to maintain minimum stock levels subject to the approval of the supervisor.
• Inventory, order, receive, and account for foods supplies, delivered to schools.
• Follow established procedures that identify meals for USDA reimbursement.
• Open cans, apportions contents, and be responsible for the preparation of all menu items including scratch cooking.
• Ability to follow and maintain standardized recipes and documentation for verification of standardize recipes.
• Serve food in proper portions based on standardized recipes and federal regulations, follows establish procedures that identify meals for USDA reimbursement
• Washes dishes, all utensils. Utilizing handwashing and a commercial dishwasher.
• Effectively complete cashiering duties and point of sale meal counting services with accurate counting.
• Maintaining production records accurately documenting and crediting correct USDA meal pattern guidelines.
• Work with their food service Director or superintendent his/ her designee.
• Assist in planning menus and maintaining documentation.
• Maintain documentation for state audits to include, procedures, policies, production records, point of sale rosters, and reports to verify proper accountability of meal served.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the food service Director or superintendent or his/ her designee.

Qualifications

Education and experience

• High school graduate.
• Prior experience in school food service or commercial food service employment with a minimum of three(3) years.

Knowledge skills and abilities

• Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Skills to perform basic math calculations, communicate effectively, use standard office equipment including calculator and computers.
• Must maintain a food handlers permit.
• Must successfully complete Serv-Safe certificate program every five years
• Must attend in-service trainings, menu meetings and other meetings as required my management.
• Evidence of leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of Basic food handling techniques, safety work practices, and ability to use kitchen tools and equipment.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, dependability, self-discipline, and a self-starter.
• Ability to lift and carry loads weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to plan for and prepare high-quality meals.

Benefits Summary

Employees may be benefit-eligible based upon hours worked/FTE for the following benefits:

Insurance Benefits:

The following plans are provided through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB):

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance
• Long term disability

Retirement Benefits:

Provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)

Paid Leave Benefits:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation/Personal Leave
• Holiday