Job description Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. With a schedule that follows the school calendar and offers flexible hours, a position in the school cafeteria may be the right fit for you. Competitive wages, nights, weekends and summers off and a great work environment are just a few reasons why our associates join the team. We are looking for individuals who love great food, working with children and being a part of team. Southwest Foodservice Excellence is looking for and experienced Kitchen Manager to join our team. The schedule is Monday - Friday. No nights, no weekends, no holidays, work within regular school hours.

Qualifications :

• High School or Equivalent
• At least 1-year experience as a Kitchen Manager
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, serving and customer service
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Conflict management abilities with customers, staff and vendors
• Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with other Managers, Directors, Administrators, students and parents
• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of

Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Responsibilities :

• Manage all kitchen staff and work assignments and labor allocation
• Manage inventory levels and usage on a weekly basis
• Manage kitchen P&L and corelate weekly sales with food inventory usage
• Supervise food preparation procedures and cooking and presentation and food temperature
• Establish appropriate portion sizes for type of meals being served and ensure staff adherence
• Schedule kitchen staff shifts and adjust to meet business needs
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment as needed
• Train kitchen staff on preparation procedures and food plating and presentation techniques
• Keep and review weekly and monthly food and labor cost reports and review with manager
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to SFE recipes, production records, cooking and serving standards
• Provide orientation of kitchen rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees
• Fill in where needed to ensure customer service standards and efficient operations
• Prepare and submit all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection. Report equipment that needs repair as per SFE and district policies and procedures
• Control food cost and usage by following production records, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures
• Oversee and ensure that SFE policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas
• Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with SFE and the district policies and procedures
• Other duties, as assigned Physical Demands & Work Environment Ability to speak, read, write and understand English and/or dominate language at the school Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours) Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop frequently lift up to 30 pounds We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled) and participate with the federal

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Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Abernathy, TX Work Location:

In person Join our team as a Kitchen Manager where you can contribute your expertise in culinary excellence while fostering an environment of growth and teamwork.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Abernathy, TX 79311 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Abernathy, TX 79311: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person