Nutrition Services Owl Culinary Manager

Nutrition Services Culinary Manager, Owl Program

Operating under the direction of Nutrition Services and the Outdoor Wilderness Laboratory (OWL) administration, this position oversees meal planning, food production, and kitchen operations supporting the Outdoor Wilderness Laboratory (OWL) program. This position prepares and serves scratch-made meals and snacks for students, staff, volunteers, and program participants in accordance with established menus, recipes, and production schedules. Oversee daily kitchen and food service operations at OWL program locations and on the District's mobile food truck. Ensure meals meet District nutrition standards, food safety requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines. Maintain kitchen, food truck, equipment, and food storage areas in accordance with District, local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation standards. Prepare weekly food and supply orders and maintain inventory rotation using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) practices. Coordinate deliveries with the Nutrition Services warehouse, SYSCO, and approved vendors, accounting for the program's remote location. Monitor and control food costs and food waste within budgeted parameters, investigating and resolving variances. Supervise and support student participation in meal preparation, service, and kitchen activities. Provide instruction in food preparation, sanitation, kitchen safety, and responsible workplace practices. Model teamwork, accountability, and positive customer service aligned with the Outdoor Wilderness Laboratory program. Provide operational support, meal production assistance, and substitute coverage at District kitchens and food service locations when OWL programming is not in session. Support special events, catering activities, mobile food truck operations, and other department initiatives as assigned.

Mesa County Valley School District 51