Elementary Cafeteria Manager Wakarusa/Nappanee Elementary

Position Title: Elementary Manager (2 Schools) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsible to: Food Service Director/Building Principal Supervises: Cafeteria Workers

Evaluated by: Food Service Director

Terms of Employment: 187 days - 8 hours/day

Evaluation Period:

• Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per WCS Performance and Assessment Procedures.
• Annual summative evaluation prior to July 1.

Purpose of the Position:

Responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, supervising, and providing assistance in the provisioning, operation, and functions of a school cafeteria with a staff serving, breakfast and lunch with additional ala carte sales.

Minimum Requirements: The following are the qualifications and minimum requirements necessary for a person to perform this job.

• High school diploma with post-secondary food service training or work experience
• Meet all mandated health screening requirements
• Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team
• Ability to interact comfortably and confidently with the public
• Ability to monitor and manage compliance with nutrition, health, and safety laws/regulations

Essential Functions of the Position: The following functions have been determined by Wa-Nee Community Schools to be essential to the successful performance of this position.

• Plan, coordinate, assign, oversee and participate as required in the preparation, cooking and serving of food, preparing, and maintaining necessary records and files.
• Identify problems and suggest changes in methods and procedures.
• Open kitchen, set up equipment, prepare cafeteria for serving.
• Train personnel in operational procedures.
• Maintain accurate food service records.
• Maintain consistency in food preparation and service to students and school employees.
• Prepare equipment for food preparation and monitor refrigeration equipment.
• Order cafeteria supplies and prepare food orders as needed.
• Prepare foods as needed; prepare USDA inventory and production records.
• Set up monies for cash registers.
• Count and balance cash received; prepare deposit and deposits monies in bank.
• Monitor student meal account balances and implement procedures to minimize negative account balances
• Prepare work details for next day, secure kitchen for next day and when not in use.
• Supervise cleaning and sanitizing of eating utensils, counters, and equipment.
• Compile reports, bills, deposit slips and cash register reports.
• Receive, check and sign for food delivered to school, prepare work schedule, keep time sheets.
• Prepare food production reports, prepare roster sheets.
• Coordinate efforts with school staff, faculty, and support personnel, which include (delivery, maintenance, security, custodial).
• Travel between assigned buildings to coordinate operations, deliver supplies, and maintain consistent food service operations
• Attend meetings as needed
• Perform related work as required.

Secondary Functions of the Position: The following functions, while important and necessary to the position, have been determined by Wa-Nee Community Schools to be marginal to the successful performance of this position.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or as directed by the Food Service Director or Building Principal

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures and functions of Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees and the Indiana Department of Education
• Applicable software and applications

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.

Equipment Used:

• Industrial cooking equipment, computer, and applicable software

Place Where Work is Performed:

• All Wa-Nee Community Schools buildings

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
• Must be able to lift items of 20 lbs. regularly/50 lbs. occasionally.

How this Job Description was developed:

This job description was developed by the HR Department.