
Manager I, Central Kitchen (MAN-382) at Sacramento City Unified School District
About the Employer
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Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Director of Nutrition Services, the Central Kitchen Manager is responsible for all food production as well as food and labor budgets in the District’s central kitchen. The Central Kitchen Manager will develop and monitor recipes, menus, production standards, cooking processes, methods and procedures for food storage, preparation, transport, and delivery. The Central Kitchen Manager will lead and inspire a team of culinary professionals to perform for continuous improvement in our school meal program.
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience required as a commercial chef in a high volume restaurant, hotel, hospital food service, or school nutrition program and/or management experience with large scale central production or commissary kitchens. Substitution: Additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Hold a current ServSafe Food Manager Certificate; valid California driver’s license; proof of automobile insurance; and require at least 10 hours of annual continuing education and training to meet the USDA Professional Standards for School Nutrition Professionals.
For full consideration include all of the following documents/information:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 signed letters dated within 1 year of the application window)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience required as a commercial chef in a high volume restaurant, hotel, hospital food service, or school nutrition program and/or management experience with large scale central production or commissary kitchens. Substitution: Additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Hold a current ServSafe Food Manager Certificate; valid California driver’s license; proof of automobile insurance; and require at least 10 hours of annual continuing education and training to meet the USDA Professional Standards for School Nutrition Professionals.
For full consideration include all of the following documents/information:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 signed letters dated within 1 year of the application window)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the interview process.
*Internal candidates whose current supervisor is the hiring manager for the above position (DIANA FLORES) must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former).
Please note that this is an immediate vacancy and all requirements (including credentials) must be met at the time of your application submission; failure to provide all necessary information will remove your application from consideration.
Comments and Other Information
Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the interview process.
*Internal candidates whose current supervisor is the hiring manager for the above position (DIANA FLORES) must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former).
Please note that this is an immediate vacancy and all requirements (including credentials) must be met at the time of your application submission; failure to provide all necessary information will remove your application from consideration.