Cafeteria Manager

wFORT SAM HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Cafeteria Manager Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt Date Revised: August 18, 2021 Reports to: Child Nutrition Director Dept. /School: Child Nutrition Department Primary Purpose: Supervise, train, and manage campus food service operation. Standardize recipes for staff. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served. Complete all records in a timely and accurate manner as required by the NSLP. Correctly order grocery, paper and cleaning supplies. Meet time constraints set by menu requirements established by Central Office administration. Meet health department codes. Qualifications: 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization in English such as understanding and identifying a food allergy or nutrient request that is communicated by a customer. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to standardize recipes and provide accurate feedback when testing recipes. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to determine how many servings per unit of measure with provided tools and/or information or determining how many servings in a case, can, box etc. to prepare and follow daily food production record. Ability to explain how to determine servings of measure for training purposes and to explain the proper procedures of our cleaning and sanitizing chemicals. COMPUTER SKILLS: Basic computer skills, cashiering, general email skills, office equipment and communication skills required Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED, Food manager certification Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation and be able to work all areas of the operation Ability to manage personnel Effective planning and organizational skills Experience: Completion of a sanitation course before or during the first year as manager Three years' experience in institutional food service operations Major Responsibilities and Duties: Cafeteria Management

1. Produce and maintain work schedules and production records.
2. Direct daily activities in kitchen and cafeteria.
3. Maintain and comply with all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications as noted on the food production record and defined by departmental policies and procedures.
4. Work cooperatively with campus principal to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving, and dietary and food transport requirements.
5. Supervise and train employees at campus level, promoting efficiency, morale, teamwork and identifying reimbursable meals and smart snack compliant foods sold. Effectively resolve personnel issues that arise. Policy, Reports, and Law
6. Ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
7. Maintain accurate reports of invoices, daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records. Must follow production record guidelines and maintain them daily.
8. Maintain and submit accurate information and forms for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and absenteeism) for staff and cafeteria substitutes. Safety
9. Ensure that food items and chemicals are stored properly in a safe and hazard- free environment.
10. Establish and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
11. Maintain safe work environment. Inventory and Equipment
12. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through accurately ordering grocery and paper goods and conducting and utilizing monthly, start of year and end of year inventories.
13. Maintain logs on all equipment maintenance required within campus food service department.
14. Perform preventive maintenance and report needed equipment repairs.
15. Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet department needs.
16. Conduct annual physical equipment and supplies inventory. Other
17. Help screen, select, and train cafeteria workers and make sound recommendations about the assignment, discipline, and retention of cafeteria personnel.
18. Maintain attendance and punctuality in accordance with District standards.
19. Maintain a positive attitude while performing other duties assigned. Responsibilities: Supervise and evaluate the performance of food service workers assigned to campus cafeteria. Keep documentation regarding employee attendance and performance to assist with staff appraisals and counseling. . Equipment Used: Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, food chopper/processor, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, and food and utility carts Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, crouching etc. Must be able to lift 25 pounds; up to 50 pounds with assistance Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members. Maintain confidentiality of information. Alternative Methods of Performing Duties. Perform other duties as assigned.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by: Date: Campus Administrator Reviewed by: Date: Employee Logged by: Date: Central Office Representative