Head of Kitchen, King School

Cambridge School District - Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Cambridge, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Head of Kitchen position is a leadership role within the Food Services Department at King School, reporting directly to the Director of Food Services. This role involves supervising all food service employees in the kitchen, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations, and maintaining high standards of food quality and service. The Head of Kitchen will also be responsible for ordering supplies, managing inventory, and ensuring that all food items are prepared according to district menus and recipes. The position requires a commitment to customer service and collaboration with school staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all food service employees within their kitchen, including both cafeteria helpers and cashiers.
• Performs the job duties of every kitchen position to cross train and fill in as necessary.
• Orders food and supplies on a weekly basis by the deadline assigned by the Food Service Office.
• Checks all deliveries and confirms that all requested items were received in specified quantity and quality.
• Reports any items that are missing, substituted, and/or out of stock to Food Service office.
• Ensures all food items are prepared according to district issued menu and recipes.
• Completes daily production records to accurately track food usage and cooking temperatures as required.
• Keeps daily temperature record of cold storage units, and notifies Food Service office of any equipment issues.
• Follows meal reimbursement standards by following federal and state rules surrounding offer versus serve.
• Documents monthly inventory, including commodity foods, contracted food items, and supplies.
• Submits accountability reports per state and federal requirements as directed by Food Service office.
• Communicates any problems regarding the menu, staffing, or unique school issues to the Food and Nutrition Services Administration.
• Responsible for the cleanliness/sanitation of the kitchen as well as operating within health code standards.
• Demonstrates the district's high standards of customer service, working cooperatively with school administrators, co-workers, school staff, and students.
• Attends all scheduled trainings and department meetings, unless excused by the Food and Nutrition Office in advance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be willing to work with others and interact with children.
• Must be able to read and write communications to/from the administration.
• Must be neat in appearance and exhibit dedicated work habits.
• Must comply with safety and sanitation regulations as prescribed by law.
• Must be ServSafe certified or have equivalent credential.
• Must comply with dress code as designated by the Food Service Department.
• Must be competent working with computers, email, and operating a cash register.
• Physical demands include: Continuous lifting, standing, manual dexterity, walking, handling, bending, pushing, pulling, and constant visual assessment. With occasional need for climbing and squatting. Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs without restriction.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of basic human nutrition.
• Experience in Food Service operations.
• Experience as a supervisor in a food service environment.
• Vocational training, or education in Culinary arts, or Food Service Management.