• School Cook/Chef Manager

    Personal Touch Food Service (North Collins, NY)


    School Cook/Chef Manager

     

    North Collins, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2045+School+Street+North+Collins+NY+USA+14111)

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

    Description

    Job Title:Cook/Chef Manager – School Food Service

    Schedule:Full-Time, School-Year Position (Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

    Wage:21.00-23.00per hour

     

    Reports To:Food Service Director or District Manager

     

    Come join our team at Personal Touch Food Service!

    Position Summary:

    The Cook/Chef Manager is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations in a USDA school meal program setting. This role combines hands-on cooking with leadership responsibilities, ensuring that meals are nutritious, compliant with federal and state guidelines, and appealing to students. The Cook/Chef Manager supervises kitchen staff, manages food production, maintains inventory, and upholds sanitation and safety standards.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Plan, prepare, and cook meals in accordance with USDA guidelines, approved menus, and standardized recipes

     

    Supervise and support kitchen staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and in compliance with food safety protocols

     

    Maintain accurate production records, temperature logs, and other required documentation

     

    Monitor inventory levels; assist in ordering and receiving deliveries to ensure proper stock rtation and minimal waste

     

    Ensure kitchen cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with local health department regulations and HACCP procedures

     

    Manage portion control and presentation to maintain consistency and appeal

     

    Train and mentor staff in safe food handling and customer service practices

     

    Communicate effectively with school staff, students, and district-level food service administrators

     

    Assist with catering and special school events as needed

     

    Enforce compliance with all USDA, state, and district policies, including wellness and allergy-safe practices

     

    Benefits:Weekends and major holidays off

     

    Opportunities for professional growth

    Requirements

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

    + Cooking, preparation

    + fiscal controls

    + effective marketing/presentation

    + general nutrition

    + human relations/diplomacy

    + listening

    + institutional equipment

    + fiscal management

    + ability to read, write and perform basic math at a high school graduate level

    + effective problem solving

    + adaptability and learning

    Physical Requirements of the Chef Manager:

    Must be able to bend, stoop, and perform extensive walking; must be able to exert well paced mobility to move quickly to different areas of the operation as demands arise.

    Education/Experience Requirements of the Chef Manager:

    Culinary Degree, Bachelor’s degree in food service management, food & nutrition, business management, or in lieu of degree a minimum of 5 years experience in institutional/commercial food operation in a capacity with increasing food service supervisory positions/responsibilities.

    Working Conditions:

    Must have good personal hygiene and adhere to corporate dress policy. Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise. Position frequently involves long hours and widely diverse duties.

    Other Information:

    Must love food business and dealing with people!

     

    Job Type: Full-time

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

    Salary Description

    21.00-23.00 per hour