What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Food Service Associate position at Wachusett Regional School District (MA)?
The Wachusett Regional School District encourages all candidates who are committed to enriching the lives of our student population to apply.
Our Core Values are: Collaboration, Empathy, Inclusivity, Integrity, Perseverance, and Responsibility.
Our Mission: To ensure a vibrant, inclusive, and respectful educational community in which we: Foster a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment. Provide all students with equitable opportunities for deep and meaningful learning through multiple pathways. Empower all students to develop and apply their unique strengths, passions, and curiosities. Partner with our community to meet our goals while optimizing the effective and efficient use of our resources.
Position: Head Food Service Associate
Location: Central Tree Middle School
Pay: Wachusett Cafeteria Association Salary Schedule, Level III
Hours: Full-Time position (School Year, 182 days); 7 hrs daily (35 hrs weekly)
Responsibilities:
1. Coordinating the preparation and serving of food to the student body to ensure good taste, nutrition, attractive appearance, and proper portion control in compliance with DESE/USDA guidelines.
2. Maintaining the highest standards of safety and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
3. Maintaining financial and statistical data in cooperation with the Supervisor of School Nutrition as required by the District and DESE.
4. Managing staff scheduling - ensuring manpower is adequate to staff kitchen.
5. Monitor, supervise, and evaluate employee performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
6. Perform yearly written evaluations of hourly staff members.
7. Managing food inventory/ordering, including perishable and non-perishable food stock.
8. Ensuring food is prepared according to daily menus and that the food product is presentable and of nutritional value.
9. Providing and coordinating catering services as requested.
10. Performing other related tasks as may be required by the Director of School Nutrition or Building Principal.
11. ServSafe & Allergen certification required.
12. 2-3 years of experience in quantity food production, institutional food service, or personnel supervision.
13. Computer skills needed include online order entry knowledge, POS financial reporting, Google docs & spreadsheets.
14. Excellent customer service and communication skills.
15. A high school diploma or GED is required.
The Wachusett Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.