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Head Cook/Kitchen Manager JobID: 2412

+ Position Type:

Support Staff/ Food Service

+ Date Posted:

7/1/2025

+ Location:

Fairfield Middle School

+ Date Available:

08/15/2025

+ Closing Date:

until filled

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICTJob Description Job Position Title: Middle School Head Cook/Kitchen Manager Supervisor: Food Service Director Status: Classified Employee Job Goal: To provide each school child with a nutritious and high quality meal prepared in a safe and efficient environment. It is the goal every position to provide services which will ensure the successful and efficient operations of the FCSD. Qualifications:High School diploma or experience or equivalent training in food servicesAbility to positively interact with Food Service Director, support staff/district employees, students and community membersProvide documentation of acceptable health via an initial employment physical with capabilities to fulfill the duties of this positionSelf Starter/ Multi-TaskerHave effective communication skillsMaintain good personal hygieneAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to lift 50 lbs. Responsibilities:Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, safety standards, board policies and administrative rules.Oversee the kitchen operations, scheduling, training and supervising cooks and kitchen helpers.Coordinate food preparation, use of standardized recipes and analyze nutritional value of food products served.Maintain records and data associated with the operations of the kitchen.Keep a working inventory of all food product and supplies in freezer and storage area.Provide input as to quantity and quality of products ordered for food services.Oversee operations and maintenance of kitchen equipment.Adjust recipes to produce the desired quantity of food product.Utilize the HACCP principles in assuring the safety of food preparation and implementation of standard operating procedures as applied to the food service area.Provide a list of product and produce needed each week for meal preparation.Maintain a high quality flavor and appearance of food items served to students.Be sensitive and accommodating to students requiring special menu situations because of medical reasons.Plan and assign preparation of breakfast menu items for service on a daily basis.Initiative and Creativity while following applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, safety standards, board policies and administrative rules in a fast-paced work environment. Dress appropriately for the position and work required.Complete all general duties and tasks associated with this assigned position in a timely and efficient manner.Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned. The listed responsibilities would be typical. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the Building Administrator/Food Service Directro on an “as needed” basis. Terms of EmploymentHourly, hours and work year to be established by the Superintendent with approval of the Board of Education. Hours- School year 6:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Notice of Non-Discrimination-public notice - Employment and Programs

It is the policy of the Fairfield Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and it its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator/TItle IX Coordinator, Evan Marten, SBO, Fairfield Community School District ACT Center Central Office, 403 South 20th St., Fairfield, IA 52556 Telephone: (641) 472-2655 (tel:(641)%20472-2655) Email: [email protected]