Cafeteria Manager

Job Summary Under general supervision, position works to organize and coordinate the operation of a school cafeteria.

Position works to lead and participate in the preparation and cooking of school meals.

Position works to maintain a variety of records and prepare reports. Position works to provide an efficient operation of a school cafeteria including supervising cafeteria personnel. Essential Duties Coordinates and supervises the operation of a school cafeteria.

Provides leadership and training in areas of cashiering, food production, inventory control, customer service and compliance with government regulations. Trains, supervises and evaluates school nutrition employees. Plans and prepares employee work schedules.

Prepares food and supply orders for school cafeteria. Receives, inspects, and confirms the quantity and quality of food and supplies delivered. Reconcile and complete monthly physical inventory of food and supplies.

Directs the preparation of school meals to ensure they comply with state and federal regulations and the requirements of the National School Lunch Program. Leads and follows established HACCP procedures. Leads and follows established safety guidelines and procedures to ensure job safety.

Maintains records and files and prepare clear and concise reports. Assists with menu planning and product evaluation. Maintains the food service facility and equipment in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.

Collects monies and prepares cash receipts and bank deposits daily. Follows all established state and federal regulations and complies with all established school nutrition and school board policies. Communicates positively with school nutrition employees, school staff, students, parents and visitors.

Maintains a positive image of the school nutrition program. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor of School Nutrition or other appropriate administrator. Job Specifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Must possess a high school diploma.

Must possess strong management and organizational skills. Must possess the ability to effectively organize, schedule and lead food service personnel. Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and food safety and sanitation.

Three years experience in food nutrition and management preferred. Must maintain a strong work attendance record. Must be willing to achieve certification through the School Nutrition Association.

Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school nutrition staff, other school staff, parents and the community. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements 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.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time on cement floors; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds; to bend, stoop, walk and reach overhead. Must be able to withstand variable kitchen temperatures from extreme heat to extreme cold. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Temperatures in the work environment vary from extreme heat to extreme cold.

Supervision Exercised: Assistant Nutrition Manager, Nutrition Workers This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The School Nutrition Manager will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor of School Nutrition or appropriate administrator. Bedford County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time. " />