cook/manager - school lunch program - Danbury, United States - Danbury Public Schools

Description

Position Type:
Lunch Program

Date Posted:
4/25/2024

Location:
Broadview Middle SchoolScope:
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school cafeteria with general directions. Under the supervision of the School Lunch Director, the Cook Manager is responsible for preparation of foods, supervises, instructs and assists the kitchen aides. Responsible for maintaining high standard of quality food production, portion control, general supervision of kitchen staff, orders/receives food and supplies, records all student meal account transactions and maintaining required records. The Cook Manager is responsible for overall sanitation and safety in the kitchen and establishing good relations with other kitchen, school staff.

Examples of Job Duties:

1. Prepare food production schedule or follows those provided by supervisor
2. Cooks a variety of food following a standardized recipe and methods preparation
3. Schedules food preparation so that items such as vegetables and other cooked foods are prepared in small bathes continuously throughout the serving period
4. Estimates food requirements and controls serving portions, eliminating waste and leftovers
5. Apportions food in accordance with yield specified in standardized recipes
6. Instructs and supervises kitchen workers involved in food preparation
7. Checks equipment and cooking areas often to make sure safety and sanitation requirements are maintained.
8. Reports necessary repair and maintenance needs to the School Lunch Director
9. Follows menu provided, making changes only with the consent of the supervisor
10. Operates NutriKids point of sale terminal during lunch and accurately identifies reimbursable meals
11. Accurately charges meals to student accounts
12. Maintain accurate records of meals served and deposits made
13. Receive deposits and accurately credit to accounts
14. Maintain accurate records of cash, deposits and debits
15. Requisitions good supplies for daily needs
16. May place routine weekly orders, as for milk and bread
17. Clean and maintain utensils necessary to prepare meals
18. See that district policies are observed at all times
19. Other duties as assigned related to food service

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, tools and techniques of food service supervision.
• Knowledge of general principles of modification of recipes, preparation of foods.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures, storing of food items and supplies.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods and procedures of volume food preparations; characteristics and nutrition; food handling, sanitation and safety precautions.
• Ability to lift/unload food and supplies up to 30 pounds
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
• Good communications skills and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Maintain a neat personal appearance and good hygiene

Working Environment & Equipment Used: The job's functions requires the following physical demands: occasional lifting (30 pounds maximum), carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; and significant reaching, handling, speaking, writing, hearing, and fine finger dexterity; frequent standing, walking, and sitting, and lifting up to 30 pounds. High volume of work and strict adherence to workload may be stressful.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience handling cash
• Posses a valid food handler's permit or ability to pass the exam
• Must have working knowledge of basic math applications and computation skills

RATE OF PAY:
$ 21.50 per hour
Hours: 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM (30 min break included Hours)
Please note that the work schedule for this position may be subject to changes based on the school year calendar and weather conditions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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