SCHOOL KITCHEN MANAGER I

The School Kitchen Manager oversees the successful foodservice operation in an assigned school by encouraging maximum student participation and adhering to the regulations of the Child Nutrition Program. (Position requires no nights, weekends or holidays)

Salary Range: $19.07 - 25.36 per hour

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Friday, November 22, 2024. A current resume must be attached to the completed application (if you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above). Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. Non MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming Degrees. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Friday, November 22, 2024. A current resume must be attached to the completed application (if you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above). Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. Non MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming Degrees. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

ServSafe Certification preferred (must become certified within 6 months of employment and maintain thereafter)

Excellent knowledge of the food purchasing process and the ability to work within a budget

Physical Demands:

THE SELECTION PROCESS: will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods. The Office of Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. Applicants will be notified by email the date, time and place of the examination.

*If you are a military veteran or if your spouse is a military veteran, please also attach a copy of your DD214 form

Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Associates degree in dietetics, food service, hospitality services preferred

Experience Requirements:

• Two years of recent full-time experience as a professional cook in a kitchen preparing at least 100 meals per sitting and producing a wide variety of food items in an institutional setting or a full-service restaurant (An associates degree in culinary arts may be substituted for the full-time experience)
• Must have successfully completed Milwaukee Public Schools Nutrition Service Management Training Program OR have a minimum of one-year management experience working as a food service manager

Education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree

• Actively engage and supervise the daily food preparation and service of high quality, nutritious meals to students and adults
• Ensures adherence to established local, state and federal guidelines and regulations for preparing, serving, counting and claiming meals
• Ensures compliance with food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with the local governing agency and MPS HACCP policy and safety procedures
• Supervises and trains food service assistants in their work by instructing them on daily tasks and preparing work schedules
• Supervises and trains food service manager trainees on the specifics of the position as needed
• Supervise staff to ensure consistent, prompt service and efficient use of time
• Supervises and assists in cleaning kitchens, storerooms, refrigerators and other kitchen equipment
• Monitors employee performance daily, documents improvements as needed, provides suggestions for improvement, recognizes outstanding work and completes evaluations
• Inspects food quality and quantity, recipe compliance, cafeteria cleanliness and service on a continual basis
• Responsible for kitchen bookkeeping activities, that include but not limited to, daily reports, production reports and deposits
• Processes all on-line food and stock requisitions
• Checks in all deliveries and maintains back of house inventory
• Practices exceptional customer service skills
• Attends required meetings and in-service trainings
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan
• Performs other duties as assigned

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.