Job Title: Cafeteria Manager Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt

Reports to: Child Nutrition Director Pay Grade:

Dept./School: Child Nutrition Department Date Revised: 11/30/2023

Primary Purpose:

Supervise, train, and manage campus food service operations. Ensure that appropriate quantities of

food is prepared and served in a friendly and courteous environment. Meet time constraints set by menu requirements established by the Child Nutrition Department. Maintain exemplary health code standards.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Food Safety Manager Certification

Completion of a minimum of 12 hours of professional standards training

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation

Utilize standard office equipment and various computer programs

Cash handling skills and ability to perform routine mathematical calculations

Ability to manage personnel

Effective planning and organizational skills

Communicate effectively with others in a courteous and customer service focused manner while displaying an approachable demeanor

Experience:

One year experience in food service operations

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cafeteria Management

Produce and maintain production records.

Direct daily activities in the kitchen and cafeteria.

Maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.

Work cooperatively with campus staff and principals to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving requirements and to resolve personnel problems.

Supervise and train employees at campus level, promoting efficiency, morale, and teamwork.

Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.

Implement and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Support and work alongside the team as needed.

Policy, Reports, and Law

Ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.

Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.

Maintain and submit accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and absenteeism).

Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.

Safety

Ensure that food items are stored in a safe and hazard-free environment.

Establish and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.

Maintain a safe work environment and stay abreast of safety protocols and training.

Ensure that student account balances are within charging limits and that charging policy is followed.

Inventory and Equipment

Ensure that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories.

Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet department needs.

Conduct and record physical inventories of all food production related products.

Personnel Management

Train cafeteria workers and make sound recommendations about the assignment, discipline, and retention of cafeteria personnel.

Implement and adjust employee work schedules as needed.

Promote teamwork and positive interactions with fellow staff members.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate food service workers assigned to campus cafeteria.

Equipment Used:

Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer,

sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, and food and utility cart.

Working Conditions:

Mental Conditions/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; moderate lifting

and carrying; some stooping, bending, and kneeling; limited exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Moderate exposure to cleaning chemicals.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by Date

Reviewed by Date