Information specific to this position: The hours for this position are 6:30am - 2:30pm

Pay Range: $23.78 - $26.63 (min - 12% above min)/hr*

Hours/day: 8

Work calendar days: 178

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing quality, efficient and cost-effective management of an elementary school kitchen. Perform and oversee all aspects of food preparation and service of meals including scheduling, directing, training and supervising child nutrition workers. Maintain and review all kitchen financial records and reports. Order, receive, store, rotate, and inventory all food and supplies. Clean kitchen equipment, surfaces, and floors. Respond to staff and/or customer service issues. Comply with Health Department standards, all safety procedures, departmental policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal regulations. Display exceptional customer service skills.

JOB TASKS:

1. Supervise, direct, monitor and assist kitchen team with timely preparation and serving of high quality, safe menu items, cashiering and cleanup. Monitor, participate and assure compliance with Health Department standards, all safety procedures, departmental policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal regulations. Ensure meals are served according to planned menus and comply with meal pattern requirements per state, federal and department guidelines.

2. Maintain and ensure complete and accurate daily production records. Maintain inventory of supplies including ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation of stock. Monitor and control food quality, food costs and food wa

3. Assist with meal preparation and service of meals by cooking, pre-portioning, setting up serving lines, condiment stands, and fruit and vegetable bars. Work with customers, staff, building and department to increase meal participation. Assist with cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, work areas, tables, floors, and appliances, and emptying kitchen trash and recycling containers.

4. Provide and document orientation and on-the-job training for kitchen personnel. Follow assigned staffing and ensure kitchen staff follows scheduled hours. Assist with the hiring of Child Nutrition staff. Provide feedback to staff on performance and complete performance evaluations for Child Nutrition Workers.

5. Maintain, ensure, and review all kitchen financial records, including deposits; review financial reports, inventories, and other reports. Verify that all meal counts, deposits, and change funds are accurate and comple

6. Communicate, coordinate, and resolve issues with principal, school staff, parents, and supervisors. Ensure kitchen staff provides excellent customer service to all customers. Display accurate and quality signage, marketing, and food presentation of all meals.

7. Attend all required departmental training and follow, educate, and ensure district department directives are complied with for all kitchen staff.

8. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner according to established schedules.

9. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED

Two years of experience in institutional food service operations or a related field - Supervisory experience preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

Criminal background check required for hire

Larimer County Food Safety Training required after hire

ServSafe Certified annually

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org