Kitchen Manager (HLC)

The job of the Kitchen Manager is to coordinate, train, and work alongside kitchen staff to prepare and serve students and staff safe, high quality meals that meet the Child Nutrition Program requirements with efficiency, organization, fiscal responsibility and good internal and external customer service.

A Day in the Life

Oversees all operations and staff to ensure the kitchen runs efficiently, safely, and in an organized manner

Prepares, plans, and serves food to students and staff in a safe, pleasing, and efficient manner

Checks equipment and charts temperature on freezer, coolers, dishwasher, etc. to ensure meeting HACCP requirements

Orders food and supplies

Fills out appropriate paperwork in order to meet district, state, and federal guidelines and mandates

Arranges for substitutes during staff absences

Resolves employee conflicts and other issues as they arise

Responds to questions/concerns of parents and students in order that all needs are being met and/or addressed

Inspects all food shipments to ensure the quality of the product

Inspects, sanitizes, and cleans kitchen and equipment to meet district, state, and federal health standards

Maintains confidentiality as appropriate in order to comply with district, state and federal laws

Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the food service program

Conducts inventories for the purpose of maintaining an efficient and fiscally sound kitchen

Provides services for special events and other requests of the administration

Assists teachers, when requested, with cooking advising/instruction for use in the classroom

Profile of a Successful Candidate

Pass a background check

Have a current TB test

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Food Safety Basics – State Department of Education

Cooking experience is helpful

Experience as a kitchen assistant recommended

Are strong team players

Possess basic computer and math skills

Must enjoy a fast pace environment

Understand and follow state health regulations

Can spend 90% of their day standing and 10% walking – Time is spent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling and using fine finger dexterity

Can work in extreme temperatures, noisy and crowded environment containing hazards

Maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality

Perks of Working for Maize USD 266

School schedule - work when students are in session

Benefits - Working more than 25 hours/week makes you eligible for benefits such as paid leave time and subsidized health insurance

Holidays off - Enjoy a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks over Christmas, and Spring Break

Retirement - Employees working more than 630 hours/year participate in KPERS retirement plan

A positive and hardworking team experience .

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