School Cafeteria Manager- Highland Rim School

Contact: Spring Brindley School Nutrition Supervisor

Deadline to Apply : Open until Filled

Minimum Qualifications: Not less than a high school diploma or equivalency diplomaPrevious food service experience is recommended must be able to read and write to use simple arithmetic and to interpret and adjust recipes Meets health and physical requirements throughout the employment period the ability to handle complaints express a service-oriented attitude communicate effectively with others and work with limited supervision is vital.

Purpose of Job: Manages an individual school nutrition operation in an organized and efficient manner by directing the activities of cafeteria workers while also meeting federal state and local requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Physical presence is an essential function of this job.
• Plan implement maintain and supervise the operation of an assigned school cafeteria for preparation and service of meals and other foods using established procedures;
• Estimate food preparation amounts and adjust recipes if required for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste of food items;
• Evaluate prepared food for flavor appearance and temperature for the purpose of presenting items that will be accepted by students and/or staff according to dietary guidelines;
• Prepare production reports; ensure that staff follows standardized recipes and proper food production procedures; ensure that sufficient quantities of food are available for customers; obtain and record amount of food items served and discarded each day;
• Discuss and provide input to the Director - School Nutrition in regard to the following personnel issues: initial employment of substitutes part-time and full-time employees; applicable training of staff; resolution to employment issue(s) including disciplinary action if and when needed; and recommendation for continued employment of personnel.
• Follow and ensure adherence to established school local state and federal regulations and requirements as well as sanitation food production and nutritional guidelines. Establish and ensure adherence to procedures and standards which are in agreement with these regulations requirements and guidelines.
• Ensure procedures are followed by all personnel to ensure safe food preparation and service of all menu and ala carte items;
• Inspect food and/or supply deliveries for the purpose of verifying quantity quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements;
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of food production and storage areas; conduct monthly physical inventory of food and supplies;
• Maintain equipment storage food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with currents health standards;
• Serve meals on time; provide quick pleasant service to customers; work with principal to provide a pleasant eating environment;
• Complete and submit correct required reports; submit accurate invoices inventories market orders participation records and other reports on time;
• Orient new employees to work center and school site processes for the purpose of providing training and information regarding site operations and activities;
• Participate in unit meetings in-service training etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions;
• Perform functions of other nutritional services positions as needed for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations;
• Reconcile transactions (e.g. meal counts monies collected etc.) for the purpose of maintaining account balances in compliance with established policies and procedures and make daily bank deposits;
• Respond to inquiries of students staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding available food items and/or food service policies and practices;
• Schedule work hours and assignments for school nutrition workers for the purpose of ensuring adequate coverage for daily operations;
• Attend manager meetings and training sessions for school nutrition employees;
• Supervise food service workers and other personnel as assigned (e.g. orients trains evaluates etc.) for the
• purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force and meeting shift requirements; and
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Director - School Nutrition

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines tools and equipment such as stoves ovens

kettles tilt skillets steamers slicers food processors knives dish washers etc. Must be able to use body

members to work move or carry objects or materials. This job may require lifting of objects that exceed

fifty (50) pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

1. Lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling

2. Climbing and/or balancing

3. Stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling

4. Reaching handling and/or feeling

5. Talking and/or hearing

6. Seeing

Required Experience:

Manager