Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Food Service Kitchen Manager to oversee the daily operations of the kitchen at Perry-Worth Elementary. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing food preparation, ensuring food safety standards, and leading a team of kitchen staff to provide nutritious and appealing meals to our students. This full-time (School semester time plus training days) position requires a strong commitment to fostering a positive dining experience while adhering to budgetary constraints and nutritional guidelines.

Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily kitchen operations, including meal preparation, cooking, and service.
- Manage inventory, and ordering of food and supplies to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Implement menus that meet nutritional standards and cater to diverse dietary needs.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff to promote a collaborative, efficient and positive work environment.
- Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure that meals meet established standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Manage budgets, control costs, and prepare financial reports related to food service operations.
- Communicate effectively with school administration, staff, and parents regarding food service programs and initiatives.
- Stay updated on food service trends, nutrition, and best practices in school meal programs.

Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in food service management, preferably in a school or institutional setting.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
- Proficient in inventory management and budgeting practices.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Commitment to promoting healthy eating habits and nutrition education among students.
- Flexibility to work varied hours as needed to ensure kitchen coverage.

Physical and Mental Efforts:

· This position requires a high level of physical and mental endurance.

· Sitting in an office environment, performing tasks on a computer or other technical devices.

· May require frequent standing for sustained periods of time.

· Frequent walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one part of the building to another.

· Constantly talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas to colleagues accurately and quickly.

· Ability to hear and listen to detailed information through oral communication.

· Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision.

· Ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.