Mast III Charter - Culinary Specialist
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Key details
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 1–2 yrs
- Function
- Hospitality & Food service
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 3w ago
Skills
facilities managementfood preparationfood safetyfood servicehaccpmaintenance managementportion controlstock rotation
About the role
Who is The Nutrition Group?
We are a full service food and facilities management company founded in 1975. The Nutrition Group’s family of support services includes K-12 Meal Services, Commissary, Custodial and Maintenance Management, Business and Industry, and Consulting. Currently, we operate in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, South Carolina and Virginia.
The Nutrition Group is a people-oriented company that prides itself on the long-term relationships we’ve established with clients, customers, employees, and vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS
1–2 years of food service management or supervisory experience and experience in high-volume food production.
Strong culinary, leadership, staff training, and communication skills.
Knowledge of standardized recipes, basic math conversions, food safety, and school meal program requirements.
ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification.
Basic computer skills
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required; public transportation is not accepted for travel between school locations.
Must obtain required clearances and pass criminal background checks.
REPORTS TO
Director of Food and Nutrition
JOB GOAL
This person must be a strong leader who maintains the general operation of the kitchen(s) and its personnel. Communication with the Food Service Director, principal, staff members and parents when necessary. Ability to handle minor conflicts within kitchen. This position requires reliable personal transportation and a valid driver’s license to travel between all four MaST Community Charter School buildings in Northeast Philadelphia.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Support and oversee food production and kitchen operations across MaST Community Charter School locations. Train and support kitchen staff, maintain food quality and safety standards, and ensure compliance with company, USDA, and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee high-volume food preparation, meal service, and kitchen operations in accordance with company standards and school meal program requirements.
Train and support kitchen staff in food preparation, standardized recipes, portion control, equipment use, and food safety.
Assist with menu development and recipe implementation in coordination with regional chefs and the Director of Food and Nutrition.
Monitor food quality, production quantities, inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and food costs. Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO).
Ensure accurate completion of production records, temperature logs, HACCP documentation, and required paperwork using PrimeroEdge and other computer programs.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen facilities in compliance with health department, USDA, PDE, and company standards.
Coordinate food production, staffing, and equipment for catered events and special functions as needed.
Communicate operational concerns, equipment issues, and food quality problems to the Director of Food and Nutrition.
Travel between all four MaST Community Charter School buildings as needed, provide staff coverage when necessary, and perform other assigned duties.
The Nutrition Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all qualified applicants. Consideration for employment will be without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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We are a full service food and facilities management company founded in 1975. The Nutrition Group’s family of support services includes K-12 Meal Services, Commissary, Custodial and Maintenance Management, Business and Industry, and Consulting. Currently, we operate in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, South Carolina and Virginia.
The Nutrition Group is a people-oriented company that prides itself on the long-term relationships we’ve established with clients, customers, employees, and vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS
1–2 years of food service management or supervisory experience and experience in high-volume food production.
Strong culinary, leadership, staff training, and communication skills.
Knowledge of standardized recipes, basic math conversions, food safety, and school meal program requirements.
ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification.
Basic computer skills
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required; public transportation is not accepted for travel between school locations.
Must obtain required clearances and pass criminal background checks.
REPORTS TO
Director of Food and Nutrition
JOB GOAL
This person must be a strong leader who maintains the general operation of the kitchen(s) and its personnel. Communication with the Food Service Director, principal, staff members and parents when necessary. Ability to handle minor conflicts within kitchen. This position requires reliable personal transportation and a valid driver’s license to travel between all four MaST Community Charter School buildings in Northeast Philadelphia.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Support and oversee food production and kitchen operations across MaST Community Charter School locations. Train and support kitchen staff, maintain food quality and safety standards, and ensure compliance with company, USDA, and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee high-volume food preparation, meal service, and kitchen operations in accordance with company standards and school meal program requirements.
Train and support kitchen staff in food preparation, standardized recipes, portion control, equipment use, and food safety.
Assist with menu development and recipe implementation in coordination with regional chefs and the Director of Food and Nutrition.
Monitor food quality, production quantities, inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and food costs. Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO).
Ensure accurate completion of production records, temperature logs, HACCP documentation, and required paperwork using PrimeroEdge and other computer programs.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen facilities in compliance with health department, USDA, PDE, and company standards.
Coordinate food production, staffing, and equipment for catered events and special functions as needed.
Communicate operational concerns, equipment issues, and food quality problems to the Director of Food and Nutrition.
Travel between all four MaST Community Charter School buildings as needed, provide staff coverage when necessary, and perform other assigned duties.
The Nutrition Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all qualified applicants. Consideration for employment will be without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
INDHR