Food Service Manager (7.5 Hours) - Cedar Crest High School

**Posting will reamain open until poistion is filled.**

2024-2025 Salary: 

• $22.00 per hour

Position:

• Seven and a half (7.5) hours per day
• Nine (9) month position

Benefits:

• Five (5) paid holidays
• Life insurance 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage for employee only

Paid time off:

• Days are pro-rated based on start date with the District and are allocated after successful completion of a 60-day probationary period.
• Three (3) personal leave days 
• Ten (10) days accumulated sick leave per year

GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for managing the daily operation of the secondary school cafeteria and kitchen. Maintain a clean, sanitary, efficient kitchen that is prepared for use by students, employee, and the community. Supervise, instruct and train the cafeteria employees in assigned cafeteria.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Food Preparation

• Follow standardized recipe and menu, and delegate responsibilities to facilitate a smooth breakfast and lunch service.
• Responsible for preparation and delivery of quality food items from the designated order guide.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the preparation of and serving food.
• Operate food service equipment such as but not limited to slicers, ovens, steamers, can openers, dishwasher, steam-jacketed kettles.
• Inspect menu items served for maximum customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate production records on a daily basis.
• Collaborate with the Food Service Coordinator in creating new recipes, menu choices, and A La Carte items.

Inventory

• Maintain adequate inventories of necessary ingredients and supplies.
• Record and maintain food and supply inventory records.
• Submit month end inventory reports to the Food Service Office.
• Order food and supplies through the Food Service Office.

Supervision of Cafeteria Personnel in Assigned Cafeteria

• Supervise and train cafeteria employees.
• Establish work assignments and schedules.
• Maintain payroll time sheets for cafeteria employees.
• Communicate written and oral instructions when necessary to enable each person to clearly understand her/his job responsibilities.
• Assist Food Service Coordinator in the evaluations of cafeteria personnel regarding work performance and attitude.

Safety Awareness

• Observe and report maintenance items or equipment which is in need of repair to the Food Service Coordinator

Catering

• Work alongside Food Service Coordinator to provide quality catering to the school community.
• Prepare, set up and cleanup of catering events.
• Oversee service for evening banquets and large catering events.

Professional Standards

• Maintain at least minimum annual training hours according to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
  

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a cost effective food service program.
• Prepare written reports as assigned.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing to be reassigned to unspecified duties when required to meet special needs or emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned by Food Service Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe certification required.
• Two year college degree or technical school certification preferred, and/or five years equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of food ordering, food production, and service with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, web-based applications) required.
• Knowledge of mathematical principles.
• Knowledge of basic food sanitation and proper food handling.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Self-starter and work without direct supervision
• Organizational skills.
• Maintain and work with matters of a confidential nature.
• Able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL / ENVIRONMENTAL:

Physical Demands:

• Able to sit approximately 10% of the day.
• Able to stand 90% of the day.
• Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, kneeling and grasping frequently throughout the day.
• Able to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength and dexterity.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Climb ladders to an approximate height of 10 feet.

Sensory Abilities:

• Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens.
• Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Temperament:

• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Must possess a positive attitude.
• Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Must have an understanding and caring attitude toward children.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications.
• Ability to function in fast-paced and high-pressure work setting.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.

Environment:

• Food Service/School Cafeteria setting including kitchen, food storage areas, stockrooms, refrigerators, freezers, and dish rooms.

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