District Chef Manager (K-12 Foodservice)
hace 15 días
Milwaukee
OrganicLife is seeking an experienced K-12 District Chef Manager to join their team in Milwaukee, WI! Summary of Position: Responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, hiring, supervising and providing assistance in the provisioning, operation, and functions of a school district food service cafeteria(s) with food service workers serving breakfast and lunch under the National School Lunch Program. Essential Tasks: • Plan, coordinate, assign, oversee, and participate as required in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food; prepare and maintain necessary records and files., • Menu & Culinary: Develop menus, create seasonal specials, and focus on nutritious, diverse food., • Provide full culinary management of the food service operation, including inventory, ordering, and receiving., • Identify problems and suggest changes in methods and procedures., • Open kitchen, set up equipment, and prepare cafeteria for service., • Hire and train food service employees in operational procedures., • Maintain accurate food service production records., • Ensure consistency in food preparation and service to students and school employees., • Prepare equipment for food preparation and monitor refrigeration equipment., • Order cafeteria supplies and prepare food orders., • Prepare foods as needed; maintain inventory and production records., • Set up monies for cash registers., • Count and balance cash received; prepare deposits and deposit monies in the bank., • Prepare work details for the next day; secure kitchen for the next day and when not in use., • Supervise cleaning and sanitizing of eating utensils, counters, and equipment., • Compile reports, bills, deposit slips, and cash register reports., • Receive, check, and sign for food delivered to school; prepare work schedules and maintain timesheets., • Prepare food production records and distribute them to schools to maintain accurate counts of meals prepared, served, and wasted., • Coordinate efforts with school staff, faculty, and support personnel, including district clients, delivery, maintenance, security, custodial, etc., • Attend meetings., • Perform related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Expertise in preparing, cooking, and serving food in large quantities., • Understanding of food quality and nutritional values., • Familiarity with USDA school food service Child Nutrition programs, including National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast Program guidelines., • Knowledge of receiving and storing food in large quantities., • Skilled in kitchen sanitation and safety measures, including the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas., • Experienced in supervising the work of others., • Capable of preparing accurate reports., • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students, and school staff., • Maintains emotional control and works effectively in a fast-paced environment; communicates with customers and staff in a pleasant, courteous manner., • Highly organized, able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and consistently completes reports and documents accurately and on time. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred., • NSLP experience preferred., • Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining, or restaurant settings with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control., • Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Some walking, moving, driving, carrying, bending, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, and withstand heat. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.