Assistant Cafeteria Supervisor/Catering

About the role

Collaborate closely with the high school Supervisor to oversee production, meal execution, and service, ensuring balanced, nutritious meals for district students. Additionally, serve as a Catering Supervisor, managing all aspects of food preparation, delivery, and service for catering events within the school district.

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Culinary arts or food service management certification preferred

Work Experience

• Experience in food service required
• Catering and/or event experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operations and supervision of the kitchen, ensuring the presentation of the cafeterias and the quality, appearance, and taste of all foods prepared.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and District policies and administrative regulations.
• Cooperate with the building principal to coordinate the lunch and breakfast service with the educational program.
• Assist with rotating assignments for daily operations and special evening functions, and schedule catering staff to ensure adequate coverage for all events.
• Support in managing budgetary controls, minimizing food waste, and ensuring proper portion sizes for both daily operations and catered events.
• Assist in overseeing sanitation efforts and managing Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) record-keeping procedures.
• Assist with inventory management for food and general supplies, maintaining optimal stock levels for daily operations and catered events.
• Support ordering processes and ensure proper storage of all items.
• Assist in monitoring delinquent accounts, completing daily production reports, and preparing other reports as assigned.
• Ensure sufficient supply levels, proper portion control, and accurate food display, while maintaining correct food temperatures at all times.
• Participate in parent engagements and school activities outside of regular hours as needed or requested.
• Assist with maintaining inventory records for food and supplies, preparing sales activity reports, handling bank deposits, and updating daily production sheets.
• Assist in applying and overseeing all principles of safe and sanitary food handling, preparation, and storage.
• Assist cashiers during service, handle point-of-sale transactions according to established procedures, and ensure the security of daily receipts.
• Participate in and support all mandatory training required by both the state and the school district.
• Assist with the training and ongoing development of food service staff.
• Oversee the safe operation and proper maintenance of all cafeteria equipment.
• Collaborate with school administrators, event coordinators, and other district personnel to plan catering services for school events, meetings, sports functions, and other district-related activities.
• Develop and modify catering menus in accordance with the district's nutritional standards, student preferences, and budgetary constraints.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of meals for special events, meetings, and district functions.
• Ensure appropriate menu planning, dietary accommodations, and food quantities for each catered event.
• Monitor stock levels to minimize waste and ensure availability for scheduled events.
• Supervise catering staff, including cooks, servers, and kitchen aides.
• Provide training on food preparation, presentation, and safety procedures.
• Responsible for preparing catering invoices for clients, and ensuring accurate markup on food, supplies, and labor costs.
• Foster positive relationships with school staff, parents, and students, ensuring a high level of satisfaction with catering services.

Schedule

Hours may vary depending on school events, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends; flexibility to supervise or assist at any school within the district as required.