Culinary Supervisor

2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310

Bridgeport, CT 06604

NUTRITION CENTER JOB OPENING

CULINARY SUPERVISOR

ANNUAL PAY: $65,000

Under the general direction of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, will maintain & administer the production of meals to provide the best possible quality and nutritious meals with available financial resources. Directly supervises food-service associates in accordance with policies, procedures, applicable laws related to food & nutrition & CSDE Guidelines

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Under the direction of the school lunch consultant, train new associates on proper production, service and safety of meal preparation in accordance of the CSDE guidelines.
* Supervises, prepares meals all catering, including delivery, paperwork, and marketing.
* Supervises all field trip orders, including delivery, requests & production records.
* Assist with recipe development using TITAN or similar recipe database, uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
* Responsible for specific ordering requirements
* Stores, labels, and dates food items according to policy; maintains established food rotations in storage to minimize spoilage and waste.
* Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
* Operates food-service equipment in a safe manner and according to established policies and procedures.
* Assists with menu development.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

* Knowledge of principles and practices of food production and safety.
* Demonstrated knowledge of sound team leadership practices and management procedures.
* Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations which concern school meals.
* Servsafe certified.
* Experience in employee supervision.
* Demonstrated experience and best practices in the implementation of food production systems.
* Good communication and computer skills

Experience and training:

A minimum of five years' experience in employment in positions including direct supervisory capacity in food services