What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager In Training Food Service Pool for 2024-25 SY position at Austin Independent School District?
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: MANAGER IN TRAINING FOOD SERVICE PAY GRADE: FS3
JOB CODE: FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT DATE REVISED: 07/15/2024 HC
DUTY DAYS: 197 LEGACY JOB CODE:
FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS LOCALLY FUNDED.
AUSTIN ISD EQUITY STATEMENT:
Austin ISD is committed to developing shared definitions and expectations of equity across our District that are consistent
with our Board priorities. The definition of equity from the National Equity Project will guide our transformational work.
o Educational equity means that each child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social
potential. Working Towards Educational Equity:
o Ensuring equally high outcomes for all participants in our educational system; removing the predictability of success
or failures that currently correlates with any social or cultural factor:
o Interrupting [Disrupting] inequitable practices, examining biases, and creating inclusive multicultural school
environments for adults and children; and
o Discovering and cultivating the unique gifts, talents, and interests that every human possesses.
https://nationalequityproject.org/
- Austin ISD Board President, February 2019
This position requires the incumbent to have knowledge of food service management and quantity food production.
Incumbent must score a minimum of 80% on the Food Service Manager in Training test. The incumbent must successfully
complete an accredited Food Service Manager’s Certification Course and pass the test with a minimum score of 70% within
two (2) weeks of employment.
- EXTERNAL incumbents must have a high school diploma or equivalent plus one year of food service management
experience. An Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field can serve as alternative to the one (1) year of food
service management experience requirement.
- INTERNAL incumbents: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. One (1) year as a Lead Specialist within the
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Incumbent must be able to read, write, do accurate
mathematical computations, and have the mechanical skills to use and maintain complex food service equipment.
Incumbent must have good interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills, and be able to demonstrate sound
coaching skills. Incumbent must be proficient with computers and electronic devices and be able to successfully use all AISD
Food Service software applications.
JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY
This position is responsible for working with Food Service Managers in various schools through hands on training to develop
a thorough knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of an Austin ISD Cafe Manager. Incumbent will demonstrate
knowledge by assuming the responsibilities of a manager in his/her absence and may run a campus independently.
Incumbent maintains continuity of daily operations in a school unless infractions of regulations or safety standards are
noted. The incumbent is responsible for learning how to successfully serve the District menus, supervise cafeteria
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sanitation are met at all times. The incumbent assists in supervising employees and performs some of the basic cooking,
serving, and collection activities. The incumbent promotes department programs on campus and to campus community.
The incumbent must have a reliable contact telephone number for receiving assignments and reliable transportation to
travel to assignments. The incumbent contributes to the fiscal responsibility and overall quality of the operation and
provides and promotes good customer service and public relations. This role will be responsible for developing and
implementing innovative sustainable kitchen operations including but not limited to waste reduction, recycling, compost,
energy and water conservation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Work with managers in various schools through hands-on training to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to
assume full responsibility for the management and supervision of the food service program within a single school.
Communicate frequently with the immediate supervisor.
- Assure adherence with established federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations in preparing, serving, counting,
- Learn to maintain all records for program accountability, including but not limited to end of day operating reports, cash
and related personnel records, sanitation inspections, cost of repair and care of equipment and other aspects of
cafeteria operation. Assists with the preparation of weekly and monthly reports on these and other matters.
- Ensure that all money is collected properly at every meal service, secured, and accounted for, and daily deposits are
- Learn to and assist with planning (forecasting) and preparation of production records for District menus for all meal
for complete, safe, sanitary, and quality preparation of meals. Check incoming groceries for appropriate quantity and
quality and monitors storage activity to assure proper inventory practices. Learn to monitor and review food and
operating costs against targets with immediate supervisor.
- Assist with evaluation of new products, as needed, to determine acceptance in school.
- Learn to and assist with adherence to campus productivity chart and labor allocations by maintaining work schedules
meal preparation. Assign duties to employees, monitors kitchen activities and takes part in meal preparation, clean-up
and other operational duties as needed to assure that quality meals are produced and served in a safe, timely manner.
Learn to monitor and review labor costs and meal equivalents per labor hour against targets with immediate supervisor.
- Observe and learn how to accurately keep time.
- Monitor work of food service employees to insure consistent, high quality, prompt food service and efficient use of time
in meal preparation. Inspect food quantity and quality, recipe compliance, cafeteria cleanliness, and serving efficiency
on a continual basis.
- Learn how to coach employees on work performance, as needed.
Provides immediate suggestions for improvement and praises outstanding work. Learn to conduct mid-year and annual
evaluations of employee performance.
- Learn to provide staff development and training to prepare employees for career advancement and recommend
- Learn to conduct and keep records of in-depth orientation, ongoing staff training, and regular staff meetings to provide
employees and ensures that employees adhere to the policies. Cross-train employees as needed to meet operational
needs and increase employee's competence level.
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- Follow all safety procedures and promotes safety awareness. Learn to complete and submit all paperwork for on-the-
- Maintain sanitation standards as directed by the local governing agency and within AISD HACCP policy. Follows up on
- Responsible for developing and implementing innovative sustainable kitchen operations including but not limited to
- Promote food service programs on campus and in campus community and is a positive champion of department
supports and encourages our current marketing practices with community and staff on campus.
- Expand healthy food access and provide education to students about nutrition, cultural foodways and the food system.
- Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
- Complete annual continuing education requirements.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Promote and practice intentional sustainability measures in the daily job responsibilities including but not limited to
our environment and conserve District costs.
- Provide an exceptional customer experience for all AISD stakeholders with intentional and professional practices that
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare
situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Travel to any school as assigned. Transportation is the responsibility of the Manager in Training.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance for
this position is required.
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure
steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead
reaching
Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds). Seek help or utilize a cart for items greater than 25 pounds.
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Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme
humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases),
electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports directly to the Territory Supervisor. Incumbent receives guidance and performance reviews from
supervisor. Reviews are based on daily operating reports, meal participation, monthly inventories, on-site inspections, and
planning and production records. These reports are monitored to measure productivity and quality of work produced.
Incumbent will have contact with principals, teachers, students, and other school staff. Incumbent will supervise all food
service substitutes and specialists.
The Austin Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender
expression or any other basis protected by law in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.
