Kitchen Manager

Position SummaryThe Kitchen Manager/Cook is responsible for the general supervision of the nutrition program and all related food services of the school, and for the supervision of all custodial services necessary to maintain facilities in a hygienic, safe, and presentable condition. Tasks Planning, making necessary purchases for, preparing, and serving meals and snacks to all children.

Reviewing the food service program with the program administrator and/or nutritionist periodically and coordinating the program with the other activities of the school.

Providing assistance to teachers for food and cooking experiences they may wish to plan for the classroom.

Being familiar with minimum standards guidelines and food program requirements, including nutritional content of meals and food serving sizes.

Maintain compliance with CACFP meal pattern, portioning, and recordkeeping requirements during food preparation and service.

Being responsible for seeing that equipment is properly sanitized, put away, and that the kitchen is left in a safe and sanitary condition each day.

Keeping an ongoing inventory of supplies. Academy Tasks Performing simple laundry tasks.

Participating in an ongoing in-service training program to expand knowledge of child development in order to understand and meet the needs of the students.

Meeting all requirements for employment in staff handbook.

Attending all staff meetings, training sessions, staff work days, parent conferences, parent open houses, graduation programs, and other special functions as scheduled by the director.

Maintaining current First-Aid and CPR certification during employment.