Job Descriptions - AFT - Nutrition Services - Kitchen Lead Elementary
POSITION OPENING
JOB TITLE: Kitchen Lead, Elementary
REPORTS TO: Director of Nutrition Services
UNIT CLASSIFICATION: American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
The Kitchen Lead engages in the heating of food served in a school cafeteria. The Kitchen Lead
will be responsible for handling and serving breakfasts and lunches. Duties include cashiering.
A uniform is required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS
- Order food, supplies and check all invoices for accuracy.
- Determine quantities and heat food according to district specifications.
- Maintain healthy, sanitary working conditions. Participate in the cleaning of the kitchen
and equipment.
- Ensure that all monies are handled in a business-like manner and sent to the bank of the
Nutrition Service Office.
- Maintain accurate records pertaining to the lunch program.
- Inventory food, supplies and equipment.
- Train, direct, and schedule helpers and student cafeteria workers.
- May assist in serving and in the collection of money or tickets.
- Direct the storage and utilization of leftover ingredients and products.
- Maintain regular attendance; adhere to board policy and the mutually bargained leave and
attendance terms as stated in the collective bargaining agreement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- One year food service experience.
- Must be willing and able to move 30-40 lbs.
- Food Handler's permit.
- Ability to work within a schedule and to work effectively under pressure.
- Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Demonstrated aptitude, experience and interest in the work to be performed.
- Knowledge of general food and preparation methods.
Job Descriptions - AFT - Nutrition Services - Kitchen Lead Elementary
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and public.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability and/or experience to perform all the above responsibilities.
- Cultural Competency; ability to effectively work with diverse populations.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Benefits: Consistent with the AFT Agreement.