Food Service Lead - SOS GROUP : Job Details

Job Position: Food Service Lead Location: Great Valley School District, KD Markley and General Wayne Elementary Pay Rate: $16.75/hr Shift: 7:30AM -2:00PM Description: Position Summary: Join the Great Valley School District Food Service Department as a Certified Food Manager in one of our elementary school cafeterias. This position plays a vital role in ensuring nutritious, safe, and appealing meals are served daily to students in accordance with the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Staff are hired district-wide and may be reassigned based on operational needs. *Internal Applicants, please contact supervisor* This position offers the benefit of on-demand pay, giving you the flexibility to access your earnings when you need them. Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain Chester County Health Department Certified Food Manager status.
• Supervise and train food service staff on safe food handling procedures.
• Coordinate and place weekly food orders; track inventory and supplies.
• Receive, store, and organize food deliveries following FIFO procedures.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs and food safety documentation.
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to daily meal counts and production records.
• Operate the point of sale (POS) system, prepare daily deposits, and manage register.
• Ensure sanitation and safety in all food preparation and serving areas.
• Act as liaison for food-related communication with school staff, students, and parents.
• Assist with catering planning and execution.
• Complete monthly inventory and manage food recall procedures.
• Review and respond to student allergy information in collaboration with the Nutrition & Garden Coordinator.
• Participate in annual professional development (minimum 6 hours/year).

• Experience in quantity food production, cooking, catering, and customer service.
• Familiarity with POS systems, food inventory, and health department compliance.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a food service setting preferred.

• Safe food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety protocols.
• School nutrition program standards.
• Interpersonal skills with professionalism, tact, and courtesy.
• Organization and food quality control methods.

• Ability to lift 40+ lbs, stand for long periods, bend, reach, pivot, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks.

• Black pants, polo shirt, closed-toe rubber-soled shoes, hat or hairnet, and apron.