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Description
Bend-La Pine Schools
Bend, Oregon 97703
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Position Title: NUTRITION SERVICES KITCHEN MANAGER I
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports To: Nutrition Services Supervisor
JOB DEFINITION:
Under minimal supervision, the Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager I directs the operation of a self-contained school kitchen or assists an Operations Manager II with a production kitchen. The Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager I performs independent work as part of an overall team effort. The supervisory functions of this position require human relations and communications skills and the ability to direct, guide, and motivate others. The complexity of the work may not be limited to established rules and regulations. The position requires getting along with others and regular contact with students, school staff and the public. The Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager I works under the supervision of the Nutrition Services Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with writing of menus.
• Orders food and equipment for the assigned school.
• Maintains an accurate kitchen inventory for assigned facility.
• Supervises employees and students assigned to the kitchen.
• Oversees the preparation of food and makes sure specifications are followed.
• Oversees the cleaning and storage of all equipment and food supplies.
• Participates in the Districts accident prevention program.
• Implements health, sanitation and safety procedures.
• Instructs in use and care of equipment.
• Supervises food serving.
• Assists with recipe standardization, quality and quantity controls.
• Reports equipment and facilities needing repair.
• Outlines daily duties and schedules work of kitchen staff.
• Prepares meals sufficient in quantity to serve daily meal count.
• Assures an adequate supply of food items for the preparation of future menu dishes.
• Assists with the opening and closing of the kitchen prior to the beginning and after the ending of each school year.
• Assures the proficient and timely preparation and serving of daily meals to the central kitchen school as well as the assigned satellite schools.
• Assures the operation of a cost-effective program by controlling expenses and increasing revenue through promotion of the food service program to achieve increased student participation.
• Assures the adequacy of supplies and account for all funds collected or expended.
• Assures the maintenance and cleaning of the cafeteria and kitchen facilities to maximize efficiency and minimize interruptions in service.
• Assures coordination between satellite schools and the central kitchen.
• Assures sufficient quality and quantity of food transported to satellite kitchen.
• Assures food preparation methods in satellite kitchens meet with standardization requirements of the District.
• Assures that proper procedures are followed for collecting information on lunch counts, menu records, and inventories in each satellite kitchen.
• Assures accurate counting of cash receipts from ticket and ala carte sales.
• Provides training for food servers newly assigned to the position and provides daily direction.
• Fulfills other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in kitchen and cafeteria environments. The position requires prolonged standing, repetitive motion, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying supplies and equipment consistent with assigned duties.
The employee may be exposed to hot surfaces, sharp tools, cleaning chemicals, temperature extremes including ovens and freezers, and wet or slippery floors. The work environment can be fast-paced, particularly during meal service periods.
The employee will have regular interaction with students during meal service and may be required to provide supervision support in the cafeteria or common areas, requiring attentiveness in moderate to high noise environments.
Work follows assigned meal service schedules and requires adherence to food safety and sanitation standards. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to perform tasks efficiently within time constraints. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:

• Breakfast and lunch menu pattern.
• Operation, cleaning, and caring for utensils and commercial cooking equipment.
• Proper methods of planning, preparing, cooking, serving and storing foods to meet quality and nutritional standards in large quantities.
• Methods of preparing food, including meats and other main dishes, salads, sandwiches and desserts.
• Basic kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Procedures involved in managing a kitchen.
• USDA meal program rules and regulations and nutritional requirements.
• Rules and procedures for portion control.
• Perform monthly inventory for school.
• Effectively manage budget requirements.
• Increasing/decreasing recipes.
• Ability to operate a variety of computer software.

Skills and Abilities:
Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Skills in the culinary arts and food display.
• Prepare, mix and bake in large quantity.
• Plan and organize food preparation and serving operations to meet fixed schedules.
• Prepare main dishes, salads, sandwiches and other foods.
• Operate equipment found in school kitchens.
• Prepare food planned for the needs of students.
• Use proper amount of food.
• Assign tasks and supervise work of others.
• Attend regularly all district food service workshops.
• Obtain and maintain certification under the Oregon School Food Services Certification Plan.
• Continue with training opportunities.
• Read, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Apply an understanding of English, reading, spelling, mathematics and other subjects as related to the position.
• Work with students, teachers, administrators, supervisor, and the public in a pleasant and courteous manner.
• Accurately transfer, record and convey information, materials, and money as required by the position.
• Verbalize concepts and to communicate effectively in person and over the phone using a pleasant and well modulated voice.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, administrators, co-workers, supervisor, and the public.
• Make mathematical calculations accurately.
• Write or print legibly.
• Obtain or possess a valid Oregon driver's license and maintain an insurable status for automobile and liability coverage, as required by the position.
• Abide by confidentiality requirements.
• Adhere to the district requirement for a drug-free workplace.
• Maintain a high level of commitment to completion of all tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma and one to two years of advanced education/experience in the specific job requirements. The position requires the application of general principles or techniques and training not normally received in a high school.
The position requires working knowledge of several technical procedures or work activity areas and ability to teach them to others. In-depth knowledge of work-related School District policies and practices is necessary. Proficiency can be acquired in twelve to twenty-four months.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:

• Obtain and maintain certification under the Oregon School Food Services Certification Plan.
• Possess or obtain a Food Handler's Permit from Deschutes County or maintain current ServSafe certification.
• Obtain or possess a valid Oregon driver's license and maintain an insurable status for automobile and liability coverage, as required by the position.

Expectations of Professional Conduct:
Employees of Bend-La Pine Schools are expected to adhere to all Bend-La Pine Schools policies and regulations, ensuring compliance with established procedures and expectations. They are to prioritize the well-being of students, aligning their conduct with the core values of public education and the mission, vision, and goals of Bend-La Pine Schools. This entails maintaining consistent and punctual attendance while adhering to site and/or district protocols for reporting absences.
Professionalism extends to personal presentation, with employees expected to maintain attire and grooming appropriate to their roles. While carrying out everyday tasks independently, it's essential to maintain professionalism in how you communicate, both verbally and nonverbally, with students, parents/guardians, the public, and colleagues. This includes valuing and respecting cultural and background differences. Employees of Bend-La Pine Schools are entrusted with fostering a respectful working and learning environment, upholding confidentiality regarding student, staff, and district information at all times.
The statements herein reflect the general nature and level of work expected in this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications.
Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed to support district operations, provide coverage, and ensure the effective functioning of the organization. This may include location changes to the assignment in order to address developing district needs.
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Note to Current Employees: The system will not allow you to directly upload supporting materials, so please email supporting documents to hr-recruitment@bend.k12.or.us