Cafeteria Manager IV - Friendsville Elementary School - GCPS

Full-time, non-exempt position within the AFT Bargaining Unit. Schedule: 7.0 hours per day, 5 days per week, 186-day work year (may extend based on system needs).

About the Role

The cafeteria manager will supervise and administer the school food service program, serve food items to students and/or school personnel, and maintain food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a daily lunch tally, receipts, deposits, and disbursements and keep accurate financial records.
• Open the kitchen, set up equipment, and prepare the cafeteria to serve for the day.
• Plan, coordinate, assign, oversee, and participate as required in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food.
• Maintain consistency in food preparation and service to students and staff.
• Train personnel in operational procedures.
• Order food, paper, and other supplies as needed through the electronic inventory system or vendor.
• Supervise the cleaning of the cafeteria, equipment, small wares, etc. as required.
• Prepare and maintain accurate food production records.
• Prepare foods according to USDA guidelines for the Child Nutrition Program.
• Identify problems and make appropriate changes when necessary.
• Compile bills, day-end reports, deposit slips, etc., and file accordingly in an accurate manner.
• Ensure the proper storage of food and supplies.
• Attend regularly scheduled manager meetings and training.
• Report equipment problems accordingly.
• Promote the school meal program to increase participation.
• Communicate effectively with central office staff, school administrators and staff, and cafeteria employees.
• Be responsible for complete, accurate, and timely reports and records required to be submitted to the County School Food Authority.
• Establish a safety-conscious staff, maintain adherence to high health standards as set forth by the Health Department.
• Coordinate the duties and assignments of the cafeteria workers and ensure that all employees are well groomed and neat in appearance.
• Maintain set standards of food portion control.
• Use proper serving techniques.
• Assist in keeping food preparation areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive and professional demeanor.
• Perform other necessary duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience as a full-time school food service assistant, Person in Charge, or Manager, or experience in cooking, food management, and kitchen operation for a private or public organization.
• Complete Garrett County School Food Service Training Programs, including ServSafe.
• Demonstrate aptitude for and interest in work to be performed.
• Ability to utilize modern electronic forms of communication and electronic inventory to complete the essential job functions.
• Successful completion of required criminal, drug, and tuberculosis screenings.
• Provide proof of United States citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Ability to perform basic math, read, and follow instructions.
• Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact successfully with diverse stakeholders (e.g., staff, administration, prospective employees, colleges and universities, businesses, general public, community agencies, etc.).
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work on multiple and concurrent tasks while experiencing frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to meet intensive deadlines.
• Ability to maintain emotional control while addressing stressful situations.
• Ability to work irregular hours, as necessary.
• Physical ability to stand, sit, walk, feel, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects averaging 50-75 lbs.
• Significant dexterity of hands and fingers.

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe Certified.
• At least three (3) years of experience in school food service or a food service-related field.

Pay

AFT Negotiated Head Custodian & Cafeteria Manager Salary Scale (Range: $29,632 - $31,863).

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance.
• Participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension Plan, with optional 403(b) contributions.
• Paid sick leave, personal days, and vacation.
• Access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources.