Job description
Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. With a schedule that follows the school calendar and offers flexible hours, a position in the school cafeteria may be the right fit for you. Competitive wages, nights, weekends and summers off and a great work environment are just a few reasons why our associates join the team. We are looking for individuals who love great food, working with children and being a part of team.
Southwest Foodservice Excellence is looking for and experienced Kitchen Manager to join our team.
The schedule is Monday - Friday. No nights, no weekends, no holidays, work within regular school hours.
Qualifications:
· High School or Equivalent
· At least 1-year experience as a Kitchen Manager
· Minimum of 2 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, serving and customer service
· Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
· Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
· Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
· Excellent organizational and time management skills
· Conflict management abilities with customers, staff and vendors
· Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with other Managers, Directors, Administrators, students and parents
· Must have basic knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Responsibilities:
· Manage all kitchen staff and work assignments and labor allocation
· Manage inventory levels and usage on a weekly basis
· Manage kitchen P&L and corelate weekly sales with food inventory usage
· Supervise food preparation procedures and cooking and presentation and food temperature
· Establish appropriate portion sizes for type of meals being served and ensure staff adherence
· Schedule kitchen staff shifts and adjust to meet business needs
· Order food supplies and kitchen equipment as needed
· Train kitchen staff on preparation procedures and food plating and presentation techniques
· Keep and review weekly and monthly food and labor cost reports and review with manager
· Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen
· Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to SFE recipes, production records, 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
· 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
· Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas
· Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with SFE and the district policies and procedures
· Other duties, as assigned
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 30 pounds
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled) and participate with the federal E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Join our team as a Kitchen Manager where you can contribute your expertise in culinary excellence while fostering an environment of growth and teamwork.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Rangely, CO 81648 (Required)
Work Location: In person
