Child Nutrition Elementary Manager Trainee

About the role

To assist in the preparation and serving of lunches on a time schedule and to monitor quality and quantity control of all food served; to assist in the coordination of cafeteria operations; to perform duties of cafe manager elementary in their absence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of lunches on a time schedule and monitor quality and quantity control of all food served
• Assist in the preparation of accurate reports and records
• Assist in the operation of computerized point of sale system
• Assist in regulating safety and sanitation procedures in the cafeteria
• Assist in the coordination of cafeteria operations
• Assist in the promotion and marketing of school lunch to students and staff
• Assist in the supervision of cafeteria personnel
• Assist in the ordering and production of food items
• Assist in the enforcement of district and Food & Nutrition policies
• Assist in providing quality customer service to students and staff
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform duties of café manager elementary in their absence
• Attend designated meetings and classes
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona Driver’s license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation
• Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker card

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience in school food service preferred
• Experience in creative merchandising is highly recommended

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, food ordering, food production and operation of commercial food equipment
• Punctuality and reliability a must
• Ability to organize, to prioritize and to plan day’s workload
• Ability to learn food safety and sanitation regulations
• Ability to be flexible in changing cafeteria situations and to work with constant interruptions

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to perform frequent reaching
• The role is based in an elementary school kitchen and cafeteria
• May begin work early in the morning to prepare for breakfast and lunch service
• Moderate to high due to kitchen equipment, student interactions, and cafeteria operations
• Frequent stooping, bending and lifting of up to 40lbs

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health and life insurance

Pay

• Base Hourly: $19.89
• Performance Pay: Available annually
• New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
• New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position