Standby Cafeteria Manager, Food & Nutrition Services RP

Standby Cafeteria Manager

Founded in 1647, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the oldest public school district in the country. With approximately 49,000 students from over 114 different countries, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual budget of $973 million, the BPS is the largest district in Massachusetts and one of the most diverse as well.

Currently BPS has 125 schools with two different food service delivery models. The majority of schools have full service kitchens with a full time cafeteria manager and subordinate staff. The remaining schools and programs are satellite sites receiving meals from a consolidated production facility. The district serves approximately 17,000 breakfasts, 25,000 lunches, and 2,100 after school meals per day. During the summer months BPS serves roughly 22,000 meals at sites all over the city. BPS has been approved for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP); which enables the district to provide free meals to all Boston students.

The Boston Public Schools and Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) are seeking a Standby Cafeteria Manager who is dependable, flexible, accountable, confident, leads by example, provides clear direction, is a problem solver, an active listener and works well with others. Standby Cafeteria Managers is a full time position assigned to FNS Central Office. Standby Cafeteria Managers will be deployed to schools and kitchens on an as needed basis to provide coverage for vacant school-based cafeteria manager positions or absent school-based cafeteria managers. This is an exciting opportunity for student and food service centered individuals who wish to gain experience in different schools and kitchens across the District. This unique opportunity includes placements in our schools and kitchens that need your help the most.

The Standby Cafeteria Manager is responsible for creating a welcoming meal experience for students by ensuring cafeteria staff comply with the safe preparation, handling and preparation of food. A Standby Manager evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature and taste.

The position requires travel to all neighborhoods in the City of Boston. Shift time and location may vary daily.

Responsibilities:

• Provides supervision to cafeteria staff to maintain uniform standards and practices.
• Provides training to cafeteria staff in areas of food preparation, quality control, and sanitation, as needed.
• Supervises and participates in food preparation and service in order to maintain high standards of food flavor and appearance.
• Orders food and supplies in accordance with menu and volume requirements.
• Verifies deliveries and safeguards storage of food and supplies.
• Establishes daily and weekly work schedules for cafeteria personnel and delegates assignments as needed, to include plans for storage and use of leftovers.
• Instructs personnel in the proper use and care of equipment.
• Ensures the health and safety of students and personnel by instructions in adherence to the Massachusetts Sanitary Code.
• Assists Field Coordinator with corrective action procedures, as needed.
• Maintains careful and accurate records of sales, food and supply purchases, inventory, and personnel.
• Promotes fair and harmonious working relationships to encourage and motivate personnel.
• Follows all policies of the School Committee, FNS Department and instructions of the Field Coordinator relating to safety measures, sanitation practices, personnel standards, work techniques, and methods of performing duties.
• Works cooperatively with students, school administrators, and school personnel.
• Records cash receipts, prepares bank deposits and monthly income reports.
• Participates in in-service training and other activities to stimulate professional growth.
• Reports to the assigned location in appropriate uniform as scheduled.
• Performs other related work duties as required.

Qualifications - Required:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Food Safety Certification for Managers.
• Must be Food Safety certified (ServSafe).
• Passing grade on Manager's Proficiency Exam (administered by FNS).
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite products (e.g. Excel, Sheets, Word, Docs, and PowerPoint), and internet applications
• Physical Requirements:
• Standing: 45% of 8-hour day
• Walking: 45% of 8-hour day
• Sitting: 10% of 8-hour day
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in and out of extreme temperature environments, including walk-in refrigeration and freezers.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to travel to necessary location(s) as required, in a timely manner.
• Pass a CORI/SORI criminal background check.

Qualifications - Preferred:

• At least two years management experience in an institutional food service setting.
• Certificate from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school at high school level or higher, with a focus in culinary arts or food services or food trades
• Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions.

Terms:

This position is subject to the City of Boston residency requirement.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.