Cafeteria Manager I

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, supervising, and providing assistance in the provisioning, operation, and functions of an elementary food service facility (cafeteria) with a staff serving breakfast, lunch, supper, with additional ala carte sales.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, coordinate, assign, oversee and participate as required in the preparation, cooking and serving of food; preparing and maintaining necessary records and files.
• Identify problems and suggest changes in methods and procedures.
• Open kitchen, set up equipment, prepare cafeteria for serving.
• Train personnel in operational procedures.
• Maintain accurate food service records.
• Maintain consistency in food preparation and service to students and school employees.
• Prepare equipment for food preparation and monitor refrigeration equipment.
• Order cafeteria supplies and prepare food orders as needed.
• Prepare foods as needed; prepare USDA inventory and production records.
• Set up monies for cash registers.
• Train staff and implement scratch cooking techniques.
• Count and balance funds received; prepare deposit and make daily bank deposits.
• Prepare work details for next day, secure kitchen for next day and when not in use.
• Supervise cleaning and sanitizing of eating utensils, counters, and equipment.
• Compile reports, bills, deposit slips and cash register reports.
• Adhere to and enforce Food Service uniform guidelines.
• Receive, check, and sign for food delivered to school, prepare work schedule, keep time sheets.
• Prepare food production reports, prepare roster sheets.
• Cook and serve meals to students and staff.
• Coordinate efforts with school staff, faculty, and support personnel, which include (delivery, maintenance, security, custodial).
• Attend meetings.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of the preparation, cooking and serving of food in large quantities;
• General knowledge of food quality and values;
• Some knowledge of special dietary requirements;
• General knowledge of the practices used in receiving and storing food in large quantities;
• General knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in food handling and in the operation, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and work area;
• Able to supervise the work of others;
• Able to prepare reports;
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff;
• Able to maintain emotional control;
• The ability to work with others in a close fast paced environment and the ability to address customers and staff in a pleasant, courteous manner;
• Must be organized and be able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and correctly complete reports and documents in a timely manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required:
• A High School Diploma or GED;
• A valid ServSafe certification issued by the local health department;
• Must have successfully completed the Manager Training class;
• Successfully performed responsibilities while training as an on the job manager;
• Considerable experience in school food services or other food service.
• Preferred:
• A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving.
• Occasional sitting, stooping, and crouching.
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme heat, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, hazards such exposure to chemicals, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

HOW TO APPLY

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