Our Kitchen Manager-in-Training help us provide healthy, nutritious, appealing food to our students and staff! They also oversee and organize staff and supplies for the nutrition program within the school. A Day in the Life Oversees all operations and staff to ensure the kitchen runs efficiently, safely, and in an organized manner Prepares, plans, and serves food to students and staff in a safe, pleasing, and efficient manner Checks equipment and charts temperature on freezer, coolers, dishwasher, etc. to ensure meeting HACCP requirements Orders food and supplies Fills out appropriate paperwork in order to meet district, state, and federal guidelines and mandates Arranges for substitutes during staff absences Resolves employee conflicts and other issues as they arise Responds to questions/concerns of parents and students in order that all needs are being met and/or addressed Inspects all food shipments to ensure the quality of the product Inspects, sanitizes, and cleans kitchen and equipment to meet district, state, and federal health standards Maintains confidentiality as appropriate in order to comply with district, state and federal laws Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the food service program Conducts inventories for the purpose of maintaining an efficient and fiscally sound kitchen Provides services for special events and other requests of the administration Assists teachers, when requested, with cooking advising/instruction for use in the classroom Profile of a Successful Candidate Pass a background check Have a current TB test Possess a high school diploma or equivalent Food Safety Basics

• State Department of Education Cooking experience is helpful Experience as a kitchen assistant recommended Are strong team players Possess basic computer and math skills Must enjoy a fast pace environment Understand and follow state health regulations Can spend 90% of their day standing and 10% walking
• Time is spent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling and using fine finger dexterity Can work in extreme temperatures, noisy and crowded environment containing hazards Maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality Perks of Working for Maize USD 266 School schedule
• work when students are in session Benefits
• Working more than 25 hours/week makes you eligible for subsidized health benefits along with a variety of other benefits Holidays off
• Enjoy a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks over Christmas, and Spring Break Retirement
• Employees working more than 630 hours/year participate in KPERS retirement plan Paid Leave
• Sick days and personal days A positive and hardworking team experience .