Food Service Kitchen Manager

Title: Kitchen Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Administrative Support

Immediate Supervisors: District Nutrition Program Manager and Assistant District Nutrition Program Manager

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for the operations of main schools food service and its satellites so that the requirements of the state are met and students are served a nutritious, well-balanced, attractive meal at the prescribed time according to the school schedule.

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification

• Current Servsafe Certified or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in food service, preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of meal production, planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of applicable District, Federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to food service and quantity food preparation and food merchandising.
• Knowledge of nutrition, sanitation, operation regulations and requirements and use and care of institutional equipment and utensils.
• Knowledge of procedures used in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying food and supplies.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments including sanitation and maintenance regulations.

• Ability to manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operation at an assigned school site.
• Ability to assure compliance with District, State and Federal requirements.
• Ability to train others in the preparation and serving of food in large quantities.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to schedule, supervise and evaluate staff to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to operate a computer terminal as required.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.

Technology Requirements

• Basic computer skills (computer navigation, email, web browser, Employee Portal)
• Intermediate computer skills (Google Suites, search function, other information systems)
• Ability to reach all skill levels listed if not already acquire

Supervision of Others:

• Supervision of cooks, and general workers at their central location and satellite kitchens

Personal Contacts:

• Students, parents, and staff

Job Duties:

• Manages, coordinates and oversees the day-to-day food service operations at an assigned school site; analyzes effectiveness, assures compliance with the District, State and Federal laws, regulations, safety and sanitation procedures.
• Estimates and orders amount of food and supplies needed; monitors and controls expenditures
• Trains and assists employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Maintains, prepares and reviews a variety of menu production records, inventories, logs and reports; accumulates data and inputs information into a computer as appropriate and files documents as necessary
• Adjusts work schedules (kitchen staff) according to the menu.
• Oversees portioning and serving.
• Ensures proper storage of food, supplies and leftovers.
• Receives satellite counts and reviews/adjusts to ensure proper quantities of food and equipment are provided.
• Evaluates each prepared menu item to ensure it meets quality and quantity standards.
• Checks deliveries for quality and accuracy
• Supervises the cleaning of kitchen equipment and dining tables.
• Addresses safety and sanitation hazards as they occur.
• Fill in for missing staff as necessary to assure the students are served a proper meal.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Additional requirements: Successful completion of post-offer drug screening and physical as well as background check.

Terms of Employment: 200-day contract per Board policy and administrative guidelines