Job Overview
Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of the preparation, batch cooking and serving of food on a large scale
- General knowledge of food quality and special dietary requirements
- Extensive knowledge of the practices used in receiving and storing food in large quantities, kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in food handling
- Knowledge of working with a Point of Sale system and the ability to perform minor troubleshooting tasks
- Ability to direct operations, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and work areas
- Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff, and maintain emotional control
- Must be able to work with others in a close fast paced environment
- Must have a working knowledge of meal pricing, serving of a la carte items and Point of Sale (POS) operations
- Must be organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time and withstand prolonged exposure to hot and cold temperatures
Responsibilities
- Under the leadership of the Field Service Manager and the direction of the Office of Food Services, the position is responsible for assisting with the planning, managing, monitoring, supervising and providing direction in the provisioning, operation, and functions of a cafeteria
- (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed
- The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Plan, coordinate, assign, oversee and participate as required in the preparation, batch cooking and serving of food; preparing and maintaining necessary records and files
- Assist manager with training staff in operational procedures and maintaining accurate food service records
- Prepare and serve breakfast meals, and assist with lunch cashiering or back up cook procedures
- Practice and enforce personal hygiene and proper sanitation standards
- Identify problems and recommend changes in methods and procedures
- Open kitchen, set up equipment, prepare cafeteria for serving
- Maintain change fund, count and balance cash and checks received; prepare deposit slips and deposit money in the bank
- 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
- Inventory of foods and supplies
- Prepare work details for next day; secure kitchen at end of day
- Supervise cleaning and sanitizing of eating utensils, counters and equipment
- Compile reports, invoices, 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 and custodial)
- Reconcile food production records and enter into Prima daily
- Perform related work as required
- Attend meetings
- Assist manager in preparing weekly team meetings
- Prepare written documentation for any job performance or disciplinary actions to be taken
- Sit in with manager while all evaluations are given including discipline
- Ability to supervise the work of others and prepare reports
Experience
- Proven experience in food service management within quick service, casual dining, or fine dining settings.
- Strong background in kitchen management, including culinary experience and food production techniques.
- Familiarity with inventory control practices and cash handling procedures.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience in team management, training & development, and shift management.
- Excellent customer service skills with a focus on hospitality management.
- Experience in restaurant management or bar operations is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in the food industry. If you possess the skills necessary to lead our food service team towards success while delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
