What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafeteria Manager position at KC International Academy?
Kansas City International Academy (KCIA) is a kindergarten through 8th grade charter school located in the Kansas City Missouri School District. KCIA's focus is creating a world class school with an international focus. Many of KCIA's students are members of families who have immigrated to Kansas City from more than 25 different countries. Approximately 60% of our students are English Language Learners, who speak over 15 different languages. 100% of our students receive free or reduced lunch. We embrace the diversity of our student body and we are honored to make a difference in the lives of our vibrant international community of students every day.
KCIA has an extensive, rigorous, and robust K-8 English Language Program. We have highly trained and experienced English language development teachers/specialists equipped to support our students’ language needs. Translators support newcomer students who need enriched language instruction.
All of us at KCIA are excited about the continual academic success of our students. KCIA is a very special place for our students and staff as we continue to become one of the state's exemplary charter schools. KCIA is a special place that offers a community of love and care to our students, and an adult culture of substantial, personalized instructional support.
About the Position:
This role ensures smooth daily functioning of the cafeteria, adhering to food safety, nutrition standards, and budget requirements, which are critical to school operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Use the School Information System to manage and produce student lunch tickets (annually at the start of each school year, when cards are lost/damaged, as new students enter the school and any other situation in which lunch tickets are required)
- Maintain daily breakfast counts in the School Information System and DESE Food Service tally forms
- Coordinate with the Food Service Management Company to implement Breakfast in the Classroom as needed
- Maintain daily lunch counts in the School Information System
- Report daily meal counts to the Director of Student Services and Director of Finance
- Place orders for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables grant
- Submit order information for FFVP grant to Director of Student Services
- Implement all aspects of the FFVP grant (menu planning, scheduling, ordering, delivery of FFVP snack to classrooms)
- Complete all required Food Service trainings by the due date (Civil Rights, FFVP Grant, and all other applicable training)
- Coordinate with the Food Service Management Company and the Director of Student Services to ensure consistent high quality meal service
- Collaborate with the school nurse and FSMC to inform and communicate regarding all student food allergies and dietary needs.
- Other duties as assigned in support of the Department of Student Services
- Qualifications:
Skills or Mindsets:
- Agility to move about the cafeteria and school and respond to food requests as needed by the team
- Desire to work in team setting, supporting fellow cooks, school employees and staff
- Proactive approach to monitoring the needs of the school
- Professional communication and relationships with teachers and staff throughout the day
- Solid ability to navigate online systems, platforms where meal tracking occurs
Compensation & Benefits:
All KCIA employees are provided with a robust and competitive salary, compensation, and benefits package.
Our Commitment to Creating a Workplace Where ALL Belong:
At KCIA, creating a workplace environment where ALL feel welcomed, respected, and have equal opportunities to thrive is integral to our mission. We believe that our school should reflect the community we serve, and that ALL voices should be elevated and purposefully integrated into our work. We are dedicated to fostering a safe and empowering environment for ALL employees while extending this culture of courage into our work as educators.
It is the policy of KC International Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs or employment practices as required by federal and state law.
