Cafeteria Supervisor - Webster MS

Reports to: Operations Coordinator | Non-Exempt

About the Role

Responsible for managing the overall operation of a school cafeteria, leading the cafeteria team in all aspects of operation including receiving, safeguarding, preparing, cooking, serving, and cleanup of food and non-food supplies. This position may require operating a district vehicle and performing tasks at assigned school sites, as well as catering and special events in support of OKCPS district and department activities.

This position is classified as Safety Sensitive in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and/or the Department of Transportation (DOT). Candidates selected for hire or transfer must undergo and pass a pre-employment drug screen. Employees in this role may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination, if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even with a medical marijuana license.

Responsibilities

• Follows all OKCPS and Child Nutrition Services policies and procedures.
• Maintains all federal, state, local, and Child Nutrition Services records to ensure compliance.
• Prepares and serves foods and beverages in accordance with all federal, state, local, and Child Nutrition Services guidelines.
• Trains and develops all assigned cafeteria staff.
• Extends recipes and menus, orders necessary food and supplies following approved departmental procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment; performs job safely.
• Communicates with principals concerning changes affecting students and staff.
• Establishes effective working relationships with other members of the school staff.
• Cleans and sanitizes the cafeteria space and all equipment.
• Maintains the highest standards of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Promotes the overall effectiveness of the cafeteria by performing all assigned tasks and sharing responsibilities of the cafeteria team.
• Frequently lifts food containers, food items, and pots.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with co-workers, students, parents, vendors, and all school employees.
• Attends training courses for continuous development of skills and completes training certifications to meet USDA and/or local guidelines for professional standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Food Protection Manager Certification from an accredited program as outlined by OSDH Chapter 257.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English; perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals).
• Ability to speak another language other than English in the workplace, provided it does not interfere with job performance.
• Ability to accurately count money.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand and use hands for repetitive actions involving simple/firm grasping and fine manipulation.
• Frequently walks, reaches with hands and arms, talks or hears, and tastes or smells.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds, frequently 50 pounds with assistance, and occasionally 75 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.