Cafeteria Manager in Training

Job Summary

About the role

Supervise the child nutrition operation in the absence of the manager.

Responsibilities

• Order, receive, store, handle, prepare and serve food according to established standards.
• Inspect food deliveries, food service areas, food preparation, and monitor temperatures.
• Maintain accurate paperwork including inventories, production records, orders, payroll, deposits, and reimbursements.
• Plan schedules, assign tasks, and train, supervise, and evaluate employees.
• Participate in promotions to increase meals served and educate students about healthy eating habits.
• Operate computers for downloading, record-keeping, and communication.
• Cook, bake, and cashier when needed.
• Attend meetings and workshops.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and four years' experience in food services.
• A degree in food and nutrition, institutional management, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to operate a computer with knowledge of Microsoft Windows, MS-Word, and MS-Excel.
• Organizational, supervisory, and training skills.
• Ability to convert standardized recipes.
• Ability to follow safety protocols to prevent injuries.
• Availability to work during manager absences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years' experience in food services.
• Or a degree in food and nutrition, institutional management, or a related field.
• Ability to operate a computer with knowledge of Microsoft Windows, MS-Word, and MS-Excel.
• Ability to organize, delegate, instruct, supervise, and evaluate people.
• Ability to properly convert standardized recipes.
• Ability to train and supervise in safety precautions.
• Available at required times to open kitchens when managers are absent.