Chef & Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Chef & Kitchen Manager
Classification: 1.0 FTE, Non-Exempt, hourly position
Licensure or Certification: Current MN State Food Manager Certificate
Compensation: Commensurate with experience & education
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Reports to: Head of School & Food Service Manager
School Year: 2024-2025, starting August of 2024

General Description:
This position works collaboratively with the Nutrition Educator, Food Service Director, Head of School and other nutrition team members to ensure seamless preparation, service, and clean-up of the GRS food program. The Kitchen Manager should offer insight, ideas, and facilitate implementation of strategic goals and programs decided by the nutrition team and in line with the National School Lunch Program requirements.

Great River School’s kitchen program focuses on:
Collaboration between Chef/Kitchen Manager and licensed educators in delivering comprehensive food, garden, and nutrition education.
Providing whole, sustainable, and delicious breakfasts and lunches in partnership with co-workers and teaching staff where applicable and appropriate.
Strives to connect students, staff, parents and the surrounding community to our local food system.
management according to budget needs, food safety standards, and National School lunch program standards
Supervises kitchen staff: creates schedules, monitors attendance, approves time off, delivers reviews and feedback

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Organizes and oversees food preparation (lunch and breakfast), ordering, and waste
Collaborates with Nutrition Educator to support educational efforts and ensure respectful and helpful use of kitchen space by students
Contributes to menu development and execution of new menu items that align with educational goals, student participation and NSLP.
Oversees the POS system in partnership with administration in terms of record keeping, student confidentiality as well as daily serving records within the software.
Ensures proper sanitation, safety, and security procedures in all phases of operation.
Assist with customer service - help answer emails and other questions from parents, staff, and students.
Maintains proper use and care of all food service equipment.
Maintains and updates required food service record-keeping forms including but not limited to: staff training documents, order guides, information sheets, invoices, finance documents, ingredient lists, prep sheets, and reports.
Assists with onsite lunch and breakfast production as well as assisting with trip food storage and minor organization.
Shares in dishwashing and kitchen cleaning tasks.
Actively contributes to a welcoming, positive, and safe work environment for all.
Performs other tasks as assigned by the Head of School.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
4+ years experience in natural food preparation, production kitchens, or other professional kitchen settings.
Experience managing and supervising kitchen teams.
Maintains current MN State Food Manager Certificate.
Able to meet physical demands that include performing necessary tasks and activities including but not limited to lifting 50 plus pounds on a regular basis and being on your feet for 6 plus hours a day.
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred qualifications:
Solid understanding of logistical needs to run food service operations.
Works cooperatively with co-workers and management staff.
Completes tasks required by following established procedures.
Experience with school lunch kitchens and/or teaching a plus.

Institution Description

Great River School is a public Montessori school serving students ages 6 through 18. Our community is committed to an engaging environment which prepares students for their unique roles as responsible and engaged citizens of the world. Our vision is world peace through education. We specifically seek to deconstruct systems of bias and oppression that interrupt relationships and access to education. We welcome applications from all backgrounds - racial justice, gender inclusion, and accessibility of education is central to our core values as a school community.

Application Instructions/Comments

Great River School provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Great River School will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Please send a letter of interest, resume and contact information & relationship for three professional references (email of application materials is preferred) to:

jobs@greatriverschool.org
Attn: David Nunez
Head of School
Great River School
1326 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108