Posting Date: April 22, 2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Reports to: Director of Food Services

Start Date: August 2025

Rate of Pay: Starting at $16.42/hour –Pay commensurate with experience

● Eight paid Holidays

● Paid time off

Schedule: 6-8 hours per day (M-F)

Qualifications:

● High School Diploma or equivalent.

● Three to six months on the job training or previous experience.

● Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact in a positive and supportive manner with children and adults.

● Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations.

● Analytical skills necessary to interpret recipes and measures in order to prepare appropriate items and quantities.

● Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

● Must take ServSafe class within one year of employment and repeat every 5 years.

Job Responsibilities:

● Orders all food and supplies, according to department procedures, required to fulfill menu and customer service needs.

● Reviews revenue and expenses on a regular basis to monitor and adjust procedures.

● Measures, weighs, combines and cooks appropriated ingredients for hot and cold foods daily. Cooks according to established recipes and guidelines following accurate, safe and sanitary procedure.

● Ensures that menu items are prepared in a timely manner and that items requiring advanced preparations are prepared, cooked and ready for assigned meal times.

● Monitors consumption of food items and documents such to alter food production levels resulting in minimal shortages or surpluses. Makes menu and supply recommendations to meet area budget goals.

● Sets up and inspects food storage areas and insures foods are dated and stored properly in order to prevent spoilage. Stocks refrigerators, freezers and cabinets as necessary. Completes all assigned daily checklists.

● Ensures equipment, counters, dishes, utensils, production and serving areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Calls in work orders as necessary.

● Keeps Serve Safe Managers Certification up to date.

● May perform regularly the duties of the Food Service assistant

● Responsible for all record keeping for the assigned kitchen as required by the Michigan Department of Education and other regulatory agencies.

● Obtains regular customer feedback and proposes menu changes reflecting that feedback. Creates and tests related recipes.

● Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships with customers, co-workers and visitors. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.

Helps to identify problems, offer solutions and participate in their resolution. Acts as an appropriate adult role model in the student environment.

● Maintains the confidentiality of information required relating to free and reduced meals, student behavior and co-worker performance and personal information.

This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.

How to Apply:

● Internal candidates must submit a letter of interest to Marcus Kaemming, Assistant Superintendent at mkaemming@chelseaschools.org

● External Candidates are asked to apply online on the Chelsea School District Website under Employment Opportunities at chelseaschools.org

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