Weakley County Schools is seeking people who are interested in future openings for cafeteria management positions.Weakley County Schools Cafeteria Manager Job DescriptionOverviewIt is the responsibility of the Cafeteria Manager to oversee the daily operation of the school cafeteria under the supervision of the School Nutrition Director, School Nutrition Field Manager, and the School Principal for the health, comfort, and benefit of the students.Trainee Compensation = $13.00 per hourCafeteria Manager Compensation = $26,475 annual ((200 days);1,500 hours * $17.65/hour)Receives 5 paid sick days and 5 paid holidays per school year Pay is divided over 12 months. This position receives retirement contributions and is eligible for health insurance benefits. Possible Position LocationsCafeteria Managers are in the following locations: Gleason School, Greenfield School, Sharon School, Dresden Elementary and Middle School, Dresden High School, Martin Primary School, Martin Elementary School, Martin Middle School, and Westview High SchoolMinimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsHigh school diploma or GED required with a minimum of 1-year food service experience and 1-year management experience. College experience preferred.Completion of Food Safety in Schools - ICN, Nutrition 101 - ICN, & SNA certification preferred (Will be completed upon hiring)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES OF THE CAFETERIA MANAGERThe following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Train staff to ensure all meal patterns are followed and that Offer Verses Serve is implemented correctly.
- Train staff to ensure that crediting and claiming standards are followed for all meal services by maintaining proper documentation and following USDA guidelines.
- Learn all essential functions of the cafeteria and train new employees on job expectations.
- Learn how to properly operate all food service equipment and train new employees. Report needed repairs to the maintenance department promptly.
- Attend all mandatory trainings and meetings and train staff upon return. Ensure all annual mandatory trainings are completed for staff and that food safety/HACCP/SDS/COVID-19 protocols are followed in your cafeteria.
- Supervise and coordinate cafeteria staff on a day-by-day basis by developing and maintaining written job duties and cleaning schedules and by securing substitutes when necessary.
- Oversee food production to ensure every meal is nutritious and appealing.
- Ensure all food items purchased meet the Buy American guidelines.
- Ensure that orders for food, milk, chemicals, produce, and other items are submitted weekly
- Ensure orders are checked in at delivery to verify accuracy, quality, and quantity. Reports errors in delivery such as shorts, inferior product, and incorrect pricing.
- Ensure stock is stored with consideration given to proper food safety and handling procedures.
- Ensure inventory is maintained daily by utilizing pull sheets, production records, and inventory spreadsheets. When using inventory, utilize the First In, First Out (FIFO) method.
- Ensure all areas including but not limited to the serving area, kitchen, storage spaces, dish room, and manager office are properly cleaned and organized.
- Ensure cashiers properly credit and charging patron (staff and students) accounts for meals and a la carte items.
- Ensure day end monitoring procedures are conducted by checking patron balances, making deposits, and checking reconciliation and meal count reports. Follow approved guidelines for counting and recording monies. Ensure deposits are verified and signed by a 2nd
- Maintain equipment and food temperature logs daily.
- Ensure that cafeteria is attractive and welcoming for all patrons and parents.
- Ensure staff exhibit customer service, professionalism, teamwork, & staff morale by modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions and by correction when needed.
- Work with students, principals, teachers, parents and others to resolve concerns and to continually improve the food service operation.
- Promote increasing meal participation through good public relations, marketing skills, and superior food quality.
- Ensure all paperwork including but not limited to physical inventory counts, production records, monthly reports, and invoices are maintained and turned in at designated times.
- Analyze financial reports and create action plans to ensure the cafeteria operation is efficient and financially sound.
- Check-in regularly during breaks to ensure everything is operational.
- YOU are whatever your kitchen needs you to be on any given day. You are the go-to person for your school cafeteria and should be able to make logical decisions and act quickly.
SKILLS NEEDED TO ADEQUATELY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- General knowledge of School Nutrition, food service management, and general office practices are necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
- Teachable, coachable, and proactive attitude.
- Desire to learn and the desire to perform the job well.
- Develop and administer staff work schedules
- Keep informed of any changes in policy, methods, computer operations, and equipment needs as they pertain to the cafeteria and school.
- Adapt to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another, without loss of efficiency or positive attitude.
- Assemble information and submit emails, reports, and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
- Exhibit good organizational, human relations, and technical skills. Use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision when necessary.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods used within the department.
- Mathematical ability to calculate orders, meal components, and for altering recipes.
- Knowledgeable and proficient with computers. Must be able to correspond with email and text, perform internet searches, use online platforms for placing orders, operate our Point of Service program, and be fluent in Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel.
- Able to read, understand and interpret financial reports and related materials.