Cafe Manager - Olathe West High School, 6:00am - 2:30pm, 8 hrs.

Caf Manager

This position is responsible for providing support to the food service activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for organizing food preparation activities; overseeing and assisting cafeteria workers with food preparation and serving; and confirming quantities and quality of food items are available for use. This position provides written reports and must comply with mandated health requirements. This position is part of the Food Services Team and reports to the Field Supervisor.

Primary duties/responsibilities include:

• Evaluate prepared food for flavor, appearance, and temperature presenting items that will be accepted by students and/or staff.
• Implement menu plans to meet student's mandated daily nutritional requirements.
• Inspect food and supply deliveries to verify quantity, quality and specifications of orders comply with mandated health requirements.
• Inventory food, condiments, supplies and equipment at specified intervals to ensure availability of items required to meet projected menu requirements.
• Maintain equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in sanitary condition to comply with current health standards.
• Manage site operations to provide safe and efficient food services comply with mandated nutritional requirements and health standards.
• Manage assigned site operations (supervise personnel, create menus, monitor meal accounts and expenditures, evaluate new products and menus, etc.) to provide safe and efficient food services comply with established nutritional and health requirements.
• Monitor food service operations (kitchen equipment, trays, utensils, staff assignments, etc.) to ensure safe, clean, and sanitary working environments comply with standard practices and established nutritional and health standards.
• Order food, equipment, and supplies to maintain an adequate inventory for operations within established nutritional and budget guidelines.
• Orient new employees to work center and school site processes providing information regarding site operations and activities.
• Oversee preparation, cooking, serving and transportation of food and beverage items to meet projected meal quantities and mandated nutritional and health standards with appealing presentation.
• Participate in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. to convey and/or gather information required to perform job functions.
• Perform functions of other nutritional services positions as needed to ensure adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations.
• Prepare variety of documentation (meal program records, reconciliation reports, cash summary, time sheets, etc.) to provide written support and/or convey information.
• Process receipts to complete and document transactions and/or prepare bank deposits.
• Reconcile transactions (meal counts, money collected, etc.) to maintain account balances comply with established policies and procedures.
• Respond to inquiries of students, staff, and the public to provide information/direction regarding available food items and food services policies and practices.
• Schedule work hours and assignments for cafeteria employees to ensure adequate coverage for daily operations.
• Serve one or more items of food to meet mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Stock food, condiments and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and security of items.
• Supervise food service workers and other personnel as assigned (orient, train, evaluate, etc.) to maximize efficiency of the work force and meet shift requirements.
• Clean utensils, equipment and the storage, food preparation and serving areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and experience requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Targeted job related education that meets organization's prerequisite requirements
• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility required
• Certification preferred

Required knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent customer service skills in all situations
• High degree of motivation, responsibility and confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with interruptions
• Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents and/or ratios
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices
• Understanding of budgeting and cost control measures
• Ability to schedule activities, meetings and/or events
• Demonstrated ability in compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
• Highly collaborative team player
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to self-initiate areas of opportunity, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up as necessary to achieve desired results

Physical requirements include:

This position requires the performance of heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The position requires significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, and significant finger dexterity. The position also involves occasional crawling, crouching, grasping, kneeling, and stooping. This job is performed under minimal temperature variations and a clean atmosphere.

Important employment statements include:

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

Pre-hire requirements include: Background check, TB Test/Physical