CNS Assistant Manager

Position Purpose

Assists with management of a school cafeteria and provides leadership and manages the school cafeteria in the absence of the CNS Manager. Performs work to prepare, cook and serve meals, salads and a la-carte items; prepares entrees, vegetables, and other side dishes according to standardized recipes and keeps accurate documentation of food preparation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of child nutrition laws, policies, and procedures
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required for completion of records and reports
• Ability to read, interpret, and administer detailed instructions, schedules, and recipes in large quantities
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate food production skills
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community

Education, Training, And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food service
• Serving as a cashier

Certification And License Requirements

• Must be ServSafe Certified or able to become ServSafe Certified within 90 days and maintain certification

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs work to prepare, cook and serve meals, salads and a la-carte items; prepares entrees, vegetables, and other side dishes according to standardized recipes and keeps accurate documentation of food preparation
• Serves as a cashier in the school cafeteria to collect money; responsible for accurate records of all food leaving the serving line by accurately using a computerized point of sale system to record sales
• Follows accurate procedures for the exchange and collection of monies, assists in the preparation of deposits; may deliver bank deposits, as needed
• Provides leadership and manages the cafeteria in the absence of the CNS Manager
• Completes all required records, reports, inventories, and vending procedures, as required
• Ensures the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils are kept clean according to sanitation codes; follows a schedule for maintaining cleanliness
• Performs various housekeeping duties that may include sweeping and mopping floors, wiping or washing tables and chairs, cleaning the bathroom and cleaning the serving, receiving and dining areas
• Complies with policies and procedures in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Child Nutrition Handbook
• Provides effective communication and customer service to students, parents and school system staff as appropriate
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• This position operates in an office and school cafeteria environment
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and cafeteria/food preparation equipment
• The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community
• Work is considered heavy physical work, requiring the exertion of a minimum of 40 pounds of force