FULL-TIME (SCHOOL YEAR)
ElEMENTARY ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER
REPORTS TO THE FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MANAGER
Rate: $24.10 - $26.35 Hourly - Per Salary Step Schedule
Hours: 6:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7.75 hours per day 5 days a week
Location: Dedham High School
Job Summary:
Assists Elementary School Kitchen Manager with planning supervising and assisting in the daily production of all meals. This includes but is not limited to inventory control ordering receiving record keeping and staffing for all food supplies and meal production. Demonstrates leadership and initiative. Works with manager and director to control costs and produce revenue. Provides orientation and training to all on-site staff. Communicates effectively with food service staff food service director school faculty administration and students. Displays a high level of personal and professional integrity in the performance of duties. Accomplishes all tasks in a manner that promotes excellent customer service. Hires supervises and evaluates all on-site staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to:
- Perform multiple simultaneous tasks under a time deadline
- Perform basic and accurate mathematical calculations necessary to modify recipes order food make menu forecasts prepare food production records prepare food in accurate quantities operate cash register and keep accurate records of income expense and participation.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Safely and accurately operate all food production equipment
- Plan prepare and clean up meals according to schedule and in accordance to the Food Service Department Mass. Sanitation Code Dedham Board of Health and Mass. Restaurant Association standards for taste quality sanitation and safety
- Manage time efficiently to successfully accomplish goals
- Lift or move up to 45 lbs unassisted over duration of work schedule
- Reach up to 6 feet high over duration of work schedule
- Walk and stand for duration of work schedule
- Follow both written and verbal directions and work independently
- Work independently and cooperatively
- Safely tolerate exposure to heat humidity steam cooking odors refrigerator and freezer temperatures and cleaning solutions
QUALIFICATIONS (continued):
Ability to:
- Display competence in using a computerized system with the ability to troubleshoot POS problems
- Set the tone for a positive work atmosphere
- Provide catering when necessary and/or arrange for staff member in the same kitchen to complete according to Food Service Directors specifications. Participate as part of team for large district-wide catering events
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in quantity food production. Supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated history of punctuality and good attendance
- Basic computer literacy (for email word processing and data entry)
Working Conditions:
- Able to lift materials weighing up to 45 pounds.
- Exposed to heat while cooking and preparing foods.
- Has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment such as
slicers mixers and cash registers.
- Able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods.
- Need to keep hair restrained and wear vinyl or plastic gloves while handling food.
ELIGIBILITY:
This position is open to all qualified candidates. The prime consideration is to obtain the best possible candidate for the position. No candidate will be considered unless the following are complete:
Interested candidates please contact:
Jeanne Johnson
Food Service Director
Dedham Public Schools
781.310.1901
Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Dedham school system does not discriminate on the basis of age race color sex sexual orientation religion national origin or handicap in its educational activities or employment practices.
Required Experience:
Manager