Description
Mission Statement
Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Equity Vision Statement
Uplift Education proactively engages scholars, families, and staff members to thrive as their authentic selves and partner in the journey required to identify, address, and correct existing and potential inequities.
Primary Purpose:
The Kitchen Supervisor leads the CNP team at the campus level. The kitchen supervisor ensures that appropriate quantities of food are prepared/received and served. The kitchen supervisor maintains compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including public health and safety.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day operations within the kitchen, adhering to Child Nutrition program (CNP) guidelines which includes:
Supervise, manages, and cross train kitchen staff
Produce work schedules and manage employee absences
Use the staff development cycle to provide formal, timely and appropriate feedback on individual work performance and growth opportunities
Ensure storage of all food and supplies in the kitchen
Ensures adherence to State Safety and Sanitation guidelines
Monitors working condition of appropriate kitchen equipment
Report work-related injuries to Risk Management in a timely manner
Document required monthly safety training with the kitchen staff
Ensure that staff adhere to all standardized recipes on a continual basis
Ensure high standard of food quality through continual monitoring of staff during production and service
Communication to Central Kitchen Manager:
Responsible for data entry of planned production and the actual amount served in Titan Menu Planning System (based on completed production records)
Responsible for monitoring portion control to ensure compliance with USDA/TDA meal patterns
Responsible for determining the level of inventory needed for production, adhering to inventory management process
Responsible for conducting weekly and physical inventory and maintaining perpetual inventory
Responsible for maintaining inventory records in Titan Perpetual Inventory System
Monitors food production and waste
Perform End of Day reconciliation with each cashier which includes:
Daily Cash drawer reconciliation
Daily A la Carte sales and inventory reconciliation
Adheres to standard accounting operating processes for cash handling
Oversees student/staff lunch account balances
Works with Operations Directors to coordinate meals for field trips and testing
Attend training courses required
Assist with other kitchen tasks as needed including receiving or transporting to secondary serving location, cooking, cleaning, servings etc.
Establishes and maintains a positive relationship and a continual open line of communication with all Uplift staff and parents
Other duties as assigned by FOM/Director
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skill, and./or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Experience, and/or Certification(s)
Education Requirements: High School diploma or general education diploma (GED) preferred; may substitute equivalent work experience for diploma preference.
Experience Requirements: 1 year experience in school food service/food service management including cooking, production, inventory, and personnel management.
Special Skills/Certifications: Must Possess current Servsafe Kitchen Manager’s Certification before employment (or the ability to obtain within the first 30 days of hire), Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions. Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures. Capable of operating small and large kitchen equipment and tools.
A valid driver’s license
Required Skills/Abilities:
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, students, and parents. Ability to motivate, delegate, and lead a team to accomplish goals.
Bilingual Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and apply understand and to carry out instructions in written or oral English.
Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) and use software as necessary (POS, clock in and out etc.). Ability to use basic office equipment. Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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.
Child Nutrition workers are regularly required to stand and walk for the entire shift.
Required to reach, balance, stoop, kneel, twist and bend often
Employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat
Other Qualification: Criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable. Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.
Starting Pay: $19.72
Work Environment: The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment requires proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, extended periods of time viewing a computer screen and standing, and noise levels from moderate to high. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.
Modification of Duties & Essential Functions: Uplift Education retains the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.