Assistant Kitchen Manager

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Operations Supervisor Director of Dining Services/ Resident District Manager

SALARY: $19.00

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and basic skills of institutional quantity food production Communicate with students staff parents and the public Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures Mathematics skills Cashier experience preferred ServeSafe Certified

Assists the Kitchen Manager with the following:

the overall responsibility of assisting with the production Planning and execution of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs as well as CACFP at risk supper program and Snack program. Ability to understand and complete recipes production sheets and inventories. Implements a standardized menu by preparing and/or cooking components in the proper portion size and overall quantity in accordance with USDA NSLP guidelines within the school serving hours. Ensures that all sanitation and safety practices comply with State County and District requirements and codes which includes but is not limited to the receiving storing handling preparing and serving of food products and the general cleaning and sanitizing of the kitchen food service equipment supplies and utensils. Plans production schedules and pull lists. Manager assigns staff scheduling performance feedback assists in discipline and accident investigation paperwork. Using recipes: cooks and prepares various entrees vegetables sandwiches and other menu items. Ensures that associates are following recipes and cooking methods to provide a consistent quality product. Communicates and coordinates with the Management team on strategies to accomplish production and maintain quality standards. Communicates with the Management team regarding concerns about policies and/or procedures as they relate to the kitchen production staff. Assumes responsibility for delegating all job duties to employees. Maintains accurate daily production records. Maintains HACCP logs as required by Federal and State laws. May operate a cash register/point of sale device during serving periods as needed. Collects records and reports quantities used produced left over and records meal counts accurately in compliance with District and government regulations. Promotes student and staff satisfaction through preparing and merchandising meals in an attractive manner. Offers and serves correct portions to comply with USDA National School Breakfast and Lunch Program standards. Ensures staff cleans and restocks work areas throughout the day. Maintains standards for sanitation and cleanliness by following standards for clean as you go and scheduledroutine cleaning. Cleaning duties may include but are not limited to: equipment utensils serving area dining area floors walls baseboards and storage areas. Assists in proper labeling dating and product rotation in dry storage coolers and freezers. Assists in maintaining organized storage of dry goods refrigerated and frozen products. Conducts accurate counting of food and supplies for inventories on a monthly basis. Assists in the cooking preparation and service of food for special events (i.e. food sampling chef tables family wellness nights catering and concessions) when required. Assists in implementing marketing promos (per Dietitian and/or Management) Attends training and developmental classes and work site meetings as required by Management. Assists in the cross training of employees. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with Food & Nutrition staff students and building administration and teachers. Follows safety and sanitation guidelines established by the District and government agencies. Wears the prescribed uniform. Maintains a professional appearance at all times. Maintain a clean and safe work environment and ability to perform job safely. Must maintain pace of kitchen and have a sense of urgency Other duties as assigned by the Management. WORKING CONDITIONS Must hold a valid drivers license and a vehicle in good working condition. Ability to lift 40 lbs. stoop bend and stand for long periods of time on a hard surface. Able to withstand changes in temperature occasional smoke steam and heat and work in a confined area ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Work is predominately inside. Ability to work with chemicals cleaning agents. QUALIFICATIONS CERTIFICATES/LICENSES Minimum 3 years experience in the foodservice industry. Servsafe Food Production Manager Certification required.

Required Experience:

Manager