Pot Springs Elementary School - Cafeteria Lead

About the role

Supervises an elementary school kitchen that serves up to 400 meals per day. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists the cafeteria manager by assuming responsibility for the successful operation of a satellite food service operation at a receiving school.
• Oversees serving up to 400 meals per day.
• Serves as liaison between the local school staff and the manager of the base complex.
• Assists the complex manager in marketing the food service programs and works with school administrative staff to encourage and maximize participation by all students.
• Assumes responsibility for and assists as needed in the setup and preparation of the food service program on a daily basis.
• Responsible for food preparation based on planned menu.
• Checks quantities, records temperatures, and notes the condition of food at time of arrival in accordance with established sanitation, health, and Office of Food and Nutrition Services (OFNS) standards.
• Trains and directs other food service employees working in the satellite kitchen.
• Assures operation is in compliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures and food safety standards.
• Washes, sanitizes, and stores equipment and supplies.
• Scrubs counters, tables, chairs; mops/scrubs floors; and disposes of waste properly.
• Stores food and supplies in accordance with HACCP procedures, takes inventories, and orders food and supplies.
• Follows OFNS cash handling procedures to prepare and verify cash receipts on the cashier daily report, prepare daily bank deposit, verify cash receipts, and deliver the deposit to the bank.
• Reviews daily transactions, compares operating reports, and investigates and documents discrepancies.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures for the School Nutrition Accountability Program to include use of the point-of-sale system.
• Maintains accountability of free and reduced-priced meal transactions.
• Assures that the students are served in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Assumes responsibility for transporting supplies from the base kitchen to the satellite schools, if required.
• Attends monthly meetings conducted by the base kitchen manager.
• Attends in-service trainings as well as scheduled professional development programs.
• Reports to any site in the base complex as assigned.
• Attends school-related functions and provides support to the total school operation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or appropriate equivalent.
• Two (2) years' experience in the field of food service.
• BCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services Cafeteria Lead Training preferred.
• BCPS food service experience preferred.
• Other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
• Certified Food Service Manager-Level 1 certification. Required certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this position or any other that requires these certifications.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of point-of-sale systems.
• Knowledge of food preparation, service, and storage practices.
• Knowledge of personal computers and software needed to prepare required reports.
• Skill in handling cash and preparing daily deposits.
• Skill in the use of food service equipment.
• Skill and ability to organize, plan, and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to properly maintain confidential information.
• Ability to direct the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a computer and use appropriate software as determined by Baltimore County Public Schools.
• Ability to multitask.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this class is performed in a kitchen and cafeteria environment. Duties require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, the ability to bend and kneel on a regular basis, and the ability to stand for three hours or more consecutively. Also requires the ability to withstand extreme temperatures of hot and cold.

Pay

$16.42 to $24.72 per hour.

This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSCME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding.

Schedule

6.5 hours / 0.8125 FTE; 7:30 am – 2:30 pm (30-minute break).

Benefits

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including:

• Options for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and disability coverage.
• 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
• Sick leave, paid holidays, personal business days, and bereavement days.
• Flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves.

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.