Secondary Kitchen Manager

Job Summary: Manages the nutrition services operation to ensure that a quality, nutritious, and cost effective meal program is available daily to students, staff, parents, and the community. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building assignment.

Hourly Rate: Grade 5A, $20.44 - $22.77 DOE

Work Hours: 7 hours

Work Year: 9 months

Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Two (2) years of experience in the use of commercial kitchen equipment (steamtables, convection ovens, coolers, freezers, etc.), customer service, and food preparation.

• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

• Knowledge of national school lunch program and nutrition and health department guidelines.

• Knowledge and experience in cash handling including deposits, quantity food production, and current sanitation procedures and regulations.

• Proficient in skill-based computer competencies and use of peripherals to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, such as internet use, email, Microsoft Office programs, document creation, organization, and editing.

• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, and fax machine.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Organization skills sufficient to develop efficient work methods and meet deadlines.

• Proficient English language skills.

• Mathematical skills including basic calculations an application of math concepts.

• Strong personal computer and keyboarding skills.

• Exceptional customer service and public relation skills and professionalism.

• Solid critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions and respond to management direction.

• Ability to promote and follow board of education policies and administrative regulations, ESSA negotiated agreement, and department policies and procedures.

• Communicate with diverse groups and positively represent the department.

• Work within a team, and follow standardized practices and/or methods.

• Work with detailed information/data and maintain strict confidentiality of written and oral information and records.

• Interact with customers in a courteous, tactful and pleasant manner, sometimes in stressful and busy situations.

• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator is required.

• Requires lifting, including objects weighing as much as 50 lbs.

• Per DEC regulations, must have or be able to pass ServeSafe course within first 45 days of employment and maintain certification.

• A valid Alaska driver's license.

This position offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave

• Paid holidays

• Medical, dental, vision, and audio

• Retirement

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.