What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafeteria Manager position at Food Service Department - Potter Gray Elementary School?
2024-2025 School Year
Days of Employment: 186 for full year
8 hours per day
Job Goal:
Manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operations of an assigned school site; assure compliance with District, State and federal requirements and laws regarding nutrition, sanitation, safety and record-keeping; select, assign, schedule, supervise, direct and evaluate assigned food service personnel.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Manage, coordinate and oversee the day-to-day food service operations at an assigned school site; analyze effectiveness, assure compliance with District, State and federal laws, regulations, safety, and sanitation procedures.
2. Prepare menus, assuring compliance with regulations and requirements; estimate and order amount of food and supplies needed; monitor and control expenditures; maintain assigned budget.
3. Select food service employees; direct, assign, schedule and evaluate food service personnel; conduct training sessions for new employees.
4. Inspect lunchroom and kitchen area daily to assure compliance with health, safety and sanitation requirements and regulations.
5. Plan work schedules and coordinate daily work for efficient use of labor; receive calls from employees and call substitutes as necessary.
6. Train and assist employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and in maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.
7. Maintain, prepare and review a variety of menu production records, inventories, logs and reports; accumulate data and input information into a computer as appropriate and file documents as necessary.
8. Supervise and participate in food preparation and distribution to District students and staff; plan for catered events such as meetings, activities and parties; plan and coordinate food service operations with school activities to improve school and community relations and increase student participation.
9. Communicate with students, staff, faculty, and outside organizations to exchange information, receive suggestions, and resolve issues related to food service.
10. Participate in, schedule and attend in-service meetings and workshops.
11. Able to lift heavy objects up to 25 pounds.
12. Manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operation at an assigned school site.
13. Assure compliance with District, State and federal requirements.
14. Plan well-balanced, nutritional and appetizing menus within a fixed budget.
15. Train others in the preparation and serving of food in large quantities.
16. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
17. Schedule, supervise and evaluate staff.
18. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
19. Meet schedules and time lines.
20. Operate a computer terminal as required.
21. Plan and organize work.
22. Maintain records and prepare reports.
23. Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations by interacting effectively with and
demonstrating respect for the views, rights and contributions of parents, teachers and other school personnel.
24. Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
25. Act as a consistent positive public relations agent for school and district programs and activities.
26. Maintain confidentiality of information regarding individual students and their families.
27. Implement and adhere to all rules and regulations, policies, administrative guidelines, and directives as adopted by the Board of Education, Principal, Administrative Staff, Superintendent and School Based Decision Making Council.
28. Maintain acceptable personal attendance without repeated unexcused absences, tardiness, absences without notification, or abuse of sick leave.
29. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Food Service Coordinator, Administrative Staff, or Superintendent of Schools.