Cafeteria Manager I

JOB SUMMARY: Cafeteria Manager I personnel are responsible for the operation of the food & nutrition programs in a self-prep school.  The manager works under the authority and direction of the school Principal and the Coordinator of Food Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has graduated from high school and has a minimum of three (3) years of successful food service experience.
• Has or must obtain the National Restaurant Association Applied Food Service Sanitation Certification.
• Has or must obtain manager's certification through the American School Food Service Association.
• Ability or willingness to learn to operate a personal computer including point-of-sale, inventory, and financial accountability software.
• Demonstrates knowledge of institutional/commercial food service management, methods, procedures and equipment.
• Understands the nutritional requirements for children, the use of standardized recipes, healthful methods of quantity food preparation, and purchasing procedures.
• Able to lift 50 pounds on a recurring basis.
• Has good interpersonal communication skills. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages all food & nutrition programs in assigned schools in accordance with the rules and regulations of federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
• Receives, stores, handles, prepares and serves food according to established standards.
• Assures that sanitation and safety practices meet established standards in all phases of the operation of the food and nutrition programs in the school.
• Orders approved foods and supplies in the quantities needed.
• Maintains and submits accurate financial, participation, inventory, and other required reports and records.
• Accountable for the financial position of the food & nutrition programs in the school.
• Implements effective merchandising and nutrition education activities.
• Plans and assigns work by means of written duty outlines and work schedules to ensure efficient use of labor.
• Encourages teamwork.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates food and nutrition staff assigned to the school according to established procedures.
• Provides a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Promotes good public relations with the school community.
• Seeks out and participates in professional growth opportunities.
• Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
• Reacts to change productively and performs other duties as assigned.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees. 

PAY & HOURS:  This position is a 10 month position with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.  Caroline County Board of Education, Support Services Personnel Salary Schedule.  Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge, experience, skills and training related to this position.

Salary : $18 - $29