ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Supervise employees and participate in the daily preparation and serving of good quality food.
Supervise the security, storage, and proper handling of food and supplies
Enforce and maintain standards of cleanliness, health, employee practices, and safety in the cafeteria
Oversee production and serving of meals, assists in the preparation of the meals.
Assume responsibility for assuring that all equipment in the cafeteria is safe, clean and in good working conditions
Comply with and make accommodations for students with special diets restrictions
Determine necessary quantities for food and supplies, products, and submit orders on time.
Plan daily work schedules and instruct cafeteria employees in performing their assigned tasks
Oversee employee payroll and personnel records
Evaluate performance of cafeteria employees, as needed
Serve as the on-site Food and Nutrition resource for the principals, faculty members, parents and students.
Positively represent the F&N Department and Cedar Rapids School District
Flexibility in working with staff, faculty members and students.
Available to work or coordinate special events for community groups or district staff.
Confer with the Food Service Manager/Supervisor regarding any personnel problems and implement suggested ways to resolve/manage
Maintain open communication with all people served by the food service department.
Participate in short courses, meetings, and in-service training, as requested.
Process and complete all necessary paperwork or reports Maintain accurate records and submit requested reports to the central office.
Available to work flexible hours
Regular attendance
Other duties as may be assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND APTITUDES:
Must possess positive leadership traits
Serve as a positive team leader, maintain a positive attitude
Ability to manage/lead people, mentor new employees
Capacity to develop and utilize oral and written channels of communication.
Successful problem-solving skills
Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation
Accurate and detailed oriented in processing paperwork
Possess strong communication skills, customer service
Basic computer skills
Demonstrates professional conduct and confidentiality at all times
Knowledge of 10 key calculator
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

CLASSIFICATION:
Food Service Group D
Seven (7.0) hours per day
Hours between 6:30 am-1:30 pm
Nine (9) months
All district benefits in accordance with work agreement
Salary:
$18.01 per hour 
EMPLOYMENT DATE:
TBD 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as food trays, canned goods and frozen food packages. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as carts and food preparation equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while preparing food

WORKING 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 consistently above average. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the kitchen and cafeteria performing their duties. Temperatures in the work area are consistently higher than the average found in the building. The employee will frequently stand or move on floors that are damp. Employees must be able to work with known food allergens.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 319-558-2747. 

HR Support:
Michelle Koelling
Contact Information:
Jenny Hook
Manager of Food and Nutrition
jhook@crschools.us
319-558-2305