Student Nutrition Services Kitchen Department Head 8:00am 2:00pm

Department Head Student Nutrition ServicesThe Student Nutrition Services Department Head is responsible for the daily food preparation, serving, cashiering and clean-up as well as other routine production and operational duties under the direction of the Kitchen Manager. The department head must plan production schedules with the manager and is responsible for the preparation of the food in the necessary quantities in their department (cook, bakery, and/or salad). The department head supervises food service assistants and substitute employees. The department head will step in as acting manager as needed.Essential Duties And Responsibilities: Other duties may be assignedPrepare food in the necessary quantities as assigned.Plans work schedules in the assigned department.Assists in training food service assistants and substitute employeesResponsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of their department.Measure and read measuring devices and convert measurements (ex: from cups to gallons, ounces to pounds)Read and follow recipes.Assist with service of food to students and adults using portion control standards.Practice good customer service.Accurately operates a cashier point of sale computer; correctly ring meals and a la carte items.Complete clean-up duties and dishwashing duties as assigned.Follow proper food handling to maintain food quality and ensure food safety.Operate kitchen equipment in a proper manner to assure safety as well as to avoid damage to the equipment.Report food supply needs and equipment problems to the Student Nutrition Kitchen Manager.Maintain job skills to perform assigned duties and participate in available training programs. Attends classes, in-services and workshops.Practice good personal hygiene.Responsible for the safety of self and fellow employees and work areas.Practice proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.Communicates effectively with school, students and the community.Cooperates willingly with co-workers.Correctly and willingly follows instructions.Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations.Accepts change willingly.Ensure compliance with all regulations.Assist with the completion of all paperwork, including temperature logs, production records and HACCP records.May be assigned to another kitchen in the event of an emergency if requested by supervisor or Manager of the Student Nutrition Services Department.Other duties as assigned.Education And/Or Experience (Required And Preferred)Successful completion of the Kansas State Department Education's (KSDE's) food safety training requirement within six months of employmentAbility to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages.Personnel and managerial experience preferred.High school diploma or GED preferred.Previous experience in position or school setting preferred.Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to perform all of the production tasks in the assigned unit, including serving and clean up, cashiering with normal training.Ability to operate Student Nutrition Services machinery including dishwashing equipment, ovens, steamers, and all other Student Nutrition Services equipment designated by the Manager of Student Nutrition Services.Ability to assist other Student Nutrition Services workers with the completion of their tasks, and be able to serve as a replacement worker for absent employees.Knowledge of principles and practices of public school education and the ability to apply them to the needs of the district.Ability to develop effective working relationships with the students, staff, and community.Knowledge and ability to utilize appropriate technology.Ability to collaborate with team members to implement the district's strategic plan and engage in solution building.Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.Skills And AbilitiesStrong oral and written communication skills.Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and adherence to Board policy.Ability to read and interpret documents.Ability to effectively write detailed reports and correspondence.Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, in relation to department duties and responsibilities.Bilingual communication skills preferred.Physical Demands: 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.Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move or position objects weighing 30 pounds.Must be able to stand continuously during work shift.Must be able to bend and squat.Repetitive movement of hands and fingersMust be flexible regarding scheduling, working conditions and location of work.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Must be able to work well with staff, other building employees, students and the public.Must be able to occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.