K-12 Kitchen Lead

Side Street Food Service -
Indianapolis, IN

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$16 - $17 an hour

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
ServSafe
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Division/Department:

Charter Schools

Location:

Global Prep Academy

Job Title:

K-12 Kitchen Lead

Reports to:

Strategic Account Operations Manager

STATUS

Mid-Level

Type of position:

Full-time

X Part-time

Hours 30-35 HRS / week

Exempt

X Nonexempt

General Description

The K–12 Kitchen Lead oversees daily operations of the full‑service kitchens within our charter school accounts. This role ensures meals are prepared to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance across all K–12 programs. The Kitchen Lead is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, executing scratch‑made recipes, supporting menu implementation, and upholding a clean, efficient, and student‑focused kitchen environment. This position plays a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience and supporting the school community.

Knowledge / skill requirements

High School Diploma or GED required

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Ability to stand for prolonged periods

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Knowledge of commercial kitchen nutrition and sanitation guidelines

ServSafe certification required

K–12 program experience preferred

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities:

Prepare high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and nutritional guidelines

Lead scratch cooking efforts, ensuring consistency, flavor, and presentation

Ensure all food items meet required temperature, portioning, and quality standards

Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all K–12 food service programs, including temperature logs, production records, and compliance forms

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment in accordance with food safety regulations

Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of food and supplies (FIFO)

Support menu execution and communicate any product, equipment, or operational needs

Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, school staff, administrators, and managers

Uphold proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures

Follow HACCP and all regulatory food safety standards

Assist with receiving, inventory, and kitchen organization

Model professionalism, reliability, and a student‑centered service mindset

Hours: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

180 working days (School calendar year)

Must be able to pass a criminal background check

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