School Cafeteria Lead/Head Cook (Newburyport, MA)

Please, go to SchoolSpring.com to apply by typing in "cafeteria" in the SEARCH BAR and "Newburyport" in the LOCATION BAR. The Newburyport District is looking for an energetic and experienced food service staff to join our team as a head cook in our cafeteria to manage the operation of the food service program in the school to ensure the students are served attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness. Participates in and manage the operation of the child nutrition program at assigned school. Prepares weekly assignments/schedules for kitchen staff. Ensures compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Child Nutrition Program Policy. Directs the preparation and serving of all food in the cafeteria. Assumes responsibility for the security of food and supplies. Supervises/Helps with the storage and care of foods and supplies. Ensure that the menus developed by the Food Service Director and Assistant Director are followed without deviation. Supervises and participates in the preparation and serving of food. Oversees and participates in the cleaning of the kitchen, serving, storage and dining areas. Instructs new cafeteria employees in performing assigned tasks. Reads and interprets written recipes and other written and verbal directions. Attends in-services and workshops as directed. Maintains confidentiality. Maintains accurate records including production records, temperatures of food and equipment, and inventory of equipment, food and other supplies. Prepares inventories, records and required reports. Accounts for receipts and invoices. Any other tasks assigned by direct manager ServSafe certification (or willing to obtain) Demonstrates leadership and supervisory skills. Successful experience in the food service industry. Demonstrates knowledge of operating a computer for ordering, operate a point of service. Salary determined by the contract between the AFSCMe union and the Newburyport School Committee Equal Opportunity Employer Newburyport Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.