Central Kitchen Manager (Internal Only)

• Open until filled with earliest review of applications on June 13th, 2025
• Internal Only.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages an institutional food service program that serves multiple schools and districts in a cost- effective and efficient manner that encourages patronage.
• Provides effective training to students in institutional food preparation in accord with the standards of the district's instructional program.
• Provides food service to non-profit and public institutional customers in accord with district standards and in a manner that attracts and retains customers.
• Assists with development and implementation of building/program budgets in accordance with standards set by district policy and the law.
• Ensures that the district food service program operates in accord with federal, state, and district standards and procedures.
• Maintains, stores, and retrieves information in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner using standard office systems, equipment and software.
• Leads the work of others, as assigned, in a manner that promotes team development and effective work.
• Supervises students outside the classroom, as assigned, to support the district's discipline and instructional programs.
• Provides standard first aid, as defined by the American Red Cross, in a competent and compassionate manner.
• Carries out the district emergency response plan in a competent and compassionate manner.
• Provides other related services as assigned.

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students, and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.
• Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students and the public; work collaboratively as a team member.
• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.
• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff, and parents.
• Support students and staff in the district’s career-related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.
• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to design and manage all phases of a large-scale, institutional food service program in a cost- effective manner.
• Ability to attract and retain institutional customers for the food service program.
• Knowledge of state nutritional and sanitary guidelines applicable to school food service program.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Mastery of use office information systems, paper and electronic, as well as standard office equipment and software, including word processing and spreadsheets, as well as the ability to train others.
• Ability to independent plan, organize, and carry out work assignments, and to plan and direct the work of assigned staff or students.
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with individuals and groups of all ages, which requires use of conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate computer and accounting skills consistent with the level of responsibility for management of a large, complex, institutional food program.
• Licensed for institutional food service work in Oregon.
• Ability to implement the district's evaluation process and procedures.
• Ability to understand and implement the school/program's student discipline policy and to manage student behavior effectively outside a classroom setting.
• Ability to effectively perform multiple, simultaneous tasks with numerous interruptions.
• Ability to travel among district facilities as needed; if driving, the ability to meet district driving standards.
• Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire, may be required.
• Ability to understand and carry out the district emergency response plan.