Job Description

Linwood Elementary

• Date Available:

As Soon As Possible

• Closing Date:

12/6/2023 or until filled

Nutrition Services Kitchen Lead, 6.75 hrs/day (.8438 FTE), Part Time, Permanent

*Pre-placement drug screening is required*

The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

With approximately 2,000 employees, North Clackamas is nationally recognized for outstanding programs supported by the efficient utilization of resources. The North Clackamas community expects, and school leaders ensure, accountable and transparent investments that place funding as close to the student as possible.

Formed in 1971, North Clackamas School District is Oregon\'s sixth-largest school district and spans more than 40 square miles just southeast of Portland, OR.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don\'t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for following day-to-day meal-program operations of a school kitchen/cafeteria to high standards, including those related to: food and supply order, receipt, storage, and inventory, Food preparation, cooking, meal presentation; site cleanliness/sanitation; completing production records daily, and staff training. Follow meal programming nutritional and food-safety guidelines as established by Federal-USDA, and State and District mandates. Assure all staff (including self) meets work-performance expectations.
COMPENSATION:
Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE 2023-2024
JOB GROUP Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9
C 17.82 18.72 19.65 20.64 21.65 22.76 23.89 25.08

Retirement Plan Contributions
North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

SCHEDULE: 6:00 AM - 1:15 PM, Subject to change depending on department needs

WORK CALENDAR: 175 days

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families/communities; or demonstrated commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community, and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One year experience in food/supply order, receipt, storage, inventory, preparation, cooking; nutrition requirements; record keeping and reporting.
• Skill in following required production planners for effective food preparation and service; reading and comprehending recipes and directions for equipment use.
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relations with other employees, students, community representatives, school staff and nutrition management.
• Ability to effectively provide leadership to a kitchen/cafeteria staff.
• Skill in the use of technology for control, management, and reporting of food service operations.
• Maintain valid Food Handlers Card.
• Must have effective working knowledge basic computer skills, including: internet navigation, email and folder management.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to pass pre-placement drug and physical examinations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families/communities; or demonstrated commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community, and skill in communicating with a diverse population.

• Nutrition-service experience in a school setting.
• Serve Safe Certified.
• First aid training.
• Bilingual and bicultural skills.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Kitchen/Cafeteria Responsibilities
a. Assign work to be done within schedule parameters set by nutrition services management.
b. Follow day-to-day meal-program operations of a school kitchen/cafeteria to high standards, including those related to:

• Food/supply order, receipt, storage, and inventory
• Food preparation, cooking, with a focus on quality and safety.
• Meal presentation and merchandising.
• Completing production records daily.
• Site cleanliness/sanitation.
• Support and training one to two nutrition assistants and substitute workers.

c. Forecast and order food and supplies from base kitchen.
d. Verify quantity and quality of items received, alerting nutrition management of any issues (i.e.: quality/condition issues; issues with quantity delivered; etc.).
e. Inventory items according to established timeline/system; rotates stock in a timely manner.
f. Oversee use of and training on equipment; initiate contact with Custodial for equipment repair work orders, as needed.
g. Maintain proper safety and sanitation conditions, Alerting Nutrition Services of any concerns.
h. Follow dress code as set by the Nutrition Services Department. Remind kitchen staff of dress code, when necessary.
i. Respond appropriately to customer concerns/complaints, which include alerting and seeking counsel from nutrition management.

2. Food Preparation
a. Responsible for food/supply order, receipt, storage, inventory; particularly those related to Forecasting, quality and waste efficiency.
b. Organize work time to review and use menus, recipes, production specifications and program standards to prepare and cook menued meals to targeted standards; particularly those related to food quality/safety.
c. Assume lead role in food preparation, cooking and presentation.
d. Follow production planners for required food preparation and service; follow recipes and directions for equipment use.
e. Responsible for daily production record.

3. Food Service, Cleaning, and Maintenance
a. Ensure menus are prepared, placed, presented & served according to set standards, which include those related to marketing, portion-control, customer service and efficiency.
b. Cleaning food preparation and cooking surfaces, utensils, pots, pans, trays, etc.
c. Monitor work areas for safety hazards and respond appropriately (i.e.: immediate cleanup of floor spills; fast removal of work obstructions; etc.)
d. Ensure equipment is clean and well-maintained; that appropriate staff (custodian /food service supervisor) is alerted to equipment in need of repair/service.

4. Administrative and Safety Functions
a. Food/supply order from base kitchen, receipt, storage, inventory, and safety using prescribed process/system and tools.
b. Secure food, supplies and equipment; protect against loss, theft, or abuse.
c. Ensure reimbursable meals are appropriately identified, served and recorded.
d. Complete program record requirements, which include those related to meal production records, temperature logs and safety inspections.
e. Maintain awareness of facility and equipment to detect and prevent injuries or damage.
f. Attend all scheduled trainings.

5. Supervision and Human Resource Management (for operations with multiple cooks and/or assistants).
a. Ensure kitchen staff is meeting program standards, which include meeting core workperformance standards.
b. Review timecards for accuracy, then send to Nutrition Services Office.
c. Provide on-the-job training to nutrition assistant(s) and substitutes, when necessary.
d. Provide input on kitchen staff work performance.

6. Additional Responsibilities Specific to Small Programs (NUHS).
a. Forecast and order to cover food/supply needs for multiple menu formats.
b. Work independently in small program kitchen.
c. At secondary schools, perform responsibilities in all areas of point-of-sale (POS/meal computer):

• Enact and assure timely, accurate accounting of student meal-account funds.
• Produce and run reports.
• Operate meal computer to account for daily meals, sales, and bank deposit.
• Complete and maintain all point-of-sale records.
• Proficiently conduct POS operation.
• Effectively manage cash handling and bank deposit procedures.
• Complete Cash Handling Money Transfer form to prepare and send bank deposits.

7. Additional Responsibilities Specific to Rovers.
a. Assume kitchen lead or nutrition assistant role, district-wide, at elementary, secondary, and small program kitchens.
b. Work independently in small program kitchens.
c. Travel to work in various kitchens, within the district, when necessary.
d. At secondary schools, perform responsibilities in all areas of point-of-sale (POS/meal computer):

• Enact and assure timely, accurate accounting of student meal-account funds.
• Produce and run reports.
• Operate meal computer to account for daily meals, sales and bank deposit.
• Complete and maintain all point-of-sale records.
• Proficiently conduct POS operation.
• Effectively manage cash handling and bank deposit procedures.
• Complete Cash Handling Money Transfer form to prepare and send bank deposits.

Perform other duties as assigned by Nutrition Services Management.

Please refer to the job description for more detailed information.

Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law.

The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual\xe2\x80\x99s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans\xe2\x80\x99 status. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, 503.353.6000.

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