Kitchen lead

Responsibilities :

• Understand and comply completely with all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, directives, assignments, and training programs.
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to SFE recipes, production records, and 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.
• Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in the correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with SFE and the district receiving 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.
• Schedule labor as required by the Foodservice Director while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with SFE policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures.
• Fully understand and comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, regulations, and rules including those that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements in regards to SFE and district employees and customers and operations.
• Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in the safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment, and food storage areas.
• Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points, ensuring temperature logs are completed daily.
• Provide safety training in lifting and carrying objects and handling hazardous materials.
• Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with SFE and the district policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the Company’s operations for which this position is responsible follow sound financial practices, comply with applicable legal requirements, and comport with established practices in all regards.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion with respect to any matter not specifically addressed by the Company’s policies.
• Ultimate responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the activities and operations related to the site to which you are assigned and for the duties within the scope of this position’s responsibilities.
• Supervision and evaluation of subordinate employees.
• Submitting reports as directed and in compliance with deadlines.
• Other functions, duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or which are necessary or appropriate to the position.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of all interviews, background investigations and fingerprint clearance requirements (as applicable) prior to employment.
• Submission of all employee-related documents and forms free of false, misleading and / or incomplete information prior to employment.
• Sensitivity and respect for people of various backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and socio-economic situations.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, serving and customer service.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with other Managers, Directors, Administrators, students, and parents.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 30 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Possess basic math skills
• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of the following computer programs : Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Prior school foodservice experience desired.

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 25 pounds

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender / Minority / Veterans / Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program

Last updated : 2024-07-10