Manager Satellite & Production (8 hours per day)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

Manager - Satellite Production & Utility

Department: Food and Nutrition

Bargaining Unit: Union of Grand Rapids Education Support Professional (UGRESP)

Wage: According to the collective bargaining agreement

Direct Supervisor: Supervisor of Food and Nutrition

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager/Satellite Kitchen is responsible for the efficient and proper operation of their assigned food service area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assure nutritious and attractive meals are prepared and served daily in a friendly and timely manner in accordance with the central menu prepared by the Nutrition Services Supervisor.
• Supervise kitchen personnel.
• Train new employees. Assign their work and check their work by observation of performance and inspection.
• Maintain all records requested by the Nutrition Services office.
• Determine food and non-food quantities required for purchasing.
• Place orders for food and non-food items with outside vendors and Nutrition Center.
• Inspect and check-in all incoming stock.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety in the food service area.
• Attend meetings conducted by the Food & Nutrition Services Director & Supervisors, workshops, and general meetings to increase knowledge and efficiency.
• Assist in special event catering or banquets.
• Monitor and deposit daily receipts.
• Assist in promotional and merchandising activities in the food service area.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in a positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current Accredited Kitchen Manager Certification or the ability to receive within 90 days of hire. Note: GRPS will provide accredited training for certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Cooking and/or baking experience or the ability to learn.
• Ability to work well with scholars and staff.
• Ordering/inventory/cash handling ability.
• Willingness to promote and merchandise in a positive manner.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and food handling procedures and the ability to train others.
• Ability to participate as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to train others.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment), taste, smell. The employee must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a regular basis and must have the ability to bend easily at the knees and stand for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org.