**Catering Manager - Food & Nutrition**

**Mesa Education Center - 855 W. 8th Ave.**

**Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work for Food & Nutrition in a safety sensitive position. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.**

**Hourly Rate:** $16.07

**Salary Band/Grade:** B21

**Term:** 10.25 months

**FSLA****:** Non-Exempt

**Benefits:** Sick leave, holidays, retirement, workers comp,

life, health, dental and vision insurance

**Position**

To prepare food for and manage the adult service centers lunch program and for catering events.

**Qualifications**

* High school education or equivalent; good math skills required

* Valid Arizona drivers license with proof of insurance and provide own vehicle for travel

* Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker card

* Must acquire Maricopa County Certified Food Service Manager card within three months

* Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations

* Working knowledge of food production, food ordering, service and commercial kitchen equipment

* Food service merchandising experience required; ability to attractively assemble food party trays

* Creative and service oriented with the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)

* Ability to setup and to serve buffet luncheons including table decorations and attractive food presentations

* Ability to work with and at a variety of kitchens and service areas on a daily basis

* Ability to effectively organize, to prioritize, to plan workload and to direct general cafeteria employees

* Available to work evenings and Saturdays as needed

* Self-starter with ability to complete assignments without direct supervision

* Ability to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to forty pounds

* Flexibility to change jobs and schedule as needed within the work day

* Willingness to serve in other areas as needed

* Professional, organized, detail-oriented and reliable

**Essential Duties**

* Assist with the preparation of food for adult sites on a daily basis as well as any other catering events

* Provide for the presentation, service, cash handling, food, safety and varied aspects of the adult service centers

* Run the point of sale system for various locations

* Monitor quality and quantity of food being prepared and during service

* Market and promote the catering program

* Perform catering duties as assigned

* Provide catering program support to include the efficient and economic operation of kitchen, the accurate preparation of all reports and the maintenance of records including personnel and timekeeping records

* Monitor safety and sanitation procedures to ensure safe food

* Enforce District and Food and Nutrition policies

* Serve as a liaison between customers and Food & Nutrition

* Wash dishes and clean equipment

* Conduct inventories, site evaluations and self-inspection reports on a regular basis

* Attend designated meetings

* Regular and on-time attendance required

* Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

**Marginal Duties**

* Coordinate special functions

* Order food and supply items

* Supervise cafeteria personnel including managing and training

* Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

**Supervision**

Central Kitchen Field Supervisor

Area Supervisor

**AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION**: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.