Food Service Kitchen Manager - Lyman Elementary School

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT #57
Office of the Superintendent
Waterboro, ME 04087

Title: Food Service Kitchen Manager - Lyman Elementary School

Reports to: School Nutrition Director

Position Summary: Responsible for coordinating and supervising the day to day functions of the school kitchen to ensure a smooth and efficient operation

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• ServSafe Certification (within the first 6 months of employment)
• Prior relevant experience (preferred)
• Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) or ability to attain

Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced math, reading and communication skills
• Advanced computer skills with the ability to learn various computer programs
• Ability to safely use all necessary kitchen equipment
• Advanced knowledge of weight scales and measurements
• Ability to read, follow and convert a recipe
• Ability to manage staff and foster a positive work environment
• Ability to handle high stress situations with professionalism
• Ability to learn and follow all federal, state and local rules/regulations in relation to the School Nutrition Program

General Responsibilities

• Consults with the School Nutrition Office when questions arise
• Works with administration on building related issues or concerns
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality in relation to students and staff
• Provides effective communication in a timely and appropriate manner
• Flexibility in learning and executing new skills and concepts
• Adapts to a variety of assignments and working conditions
• Identifies and resolves issues or conflicts with a positive temperament
• Maintains a daily/weekly employee timesheet
• Adheres to all district policies and procedures
• Hiring, Training, Supervising and Evaluating Employees
• Assists with the hiring process for new staff
• Plans kitchen schedule for efficient food production
• Assigns daily duties evenly amongst staff
• Evaluates employees fairly and honestly
• Maintains a positive and productive working environment
• Provides training to staff on all aspects of their daily duties including the computerized accountability system

Sanitation and Safety

• Follows all local and state health regulations and is responsible for the security and safety of all food and supplies
• Ensures that all staff are abiding by RSU 57 Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintains clean and organized food preparation and storage areas
• Supervises the operation of all equipment for proper use and safety
• Reports all injuries and equipment malfunctions immediately to the School Nutrition Office
• Maintains a valid ServSafe Certificate
• Food Production and Meal Service
• Forecasts accurate amounts of menu items to ensure all students are offered the daily menu choices with limited waste
• Supervises all food preparation ensuring that menu items are prepared and available according to daily production records
• Utilizes leftovers effectively and safely when appropriate
• Supervises and assists staff with food preparation, serving, cooking, and baking
• Monitors and maintains consistency, quality and safety of food throughout meal service
• Supervises and assists during meal service to ensure all federal and state reimbursable meal requirements are met
• Provides excellent customer service to students and staff
• Supervises and assists in cleaning the kitchen and serving areas
• Completes and submits all required paperwork to the School Nutrition Office
• Maintains accurate daily/weekly cash sheets and bank deposits
• Food Orders, Deliveries, and Inventories
• Submits prompt and accurate orders to vendors and School Nutrition Office
• Maintains an adequate inventory of food and supplies