POSITION: Cafeteria ManagerPURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide each student with appetizing food of high nutritional quality in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal caringREPORTS TO: Food Services Director in all aspects related to duties and the Building Principal in all aspects relative to the building.SUPERVISES: Site based cafeteria workers in collaboration with the Food Services Director and Building PrincipalPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Submit grocery, bread, ice cream, milk and paper orders, in accordance with the lunch menus, accurately and on timeReceive deliveries from vendors, record date and temperature of food products, and submit signed invoices to Director for paymentCommunicates issues to Director regarding vendor/product performance/shortagesMaintains food costs by monitoring the use of standardized recipes and adherence to portion control measuresAccurately maintains and completes production records, meal counts (FP9) and cash transactions (Daily Register), and inventory (food, supplies and equipment) and submits required paperwork on time and without errorMaintains daily and monthly records for refrigeration/freezer temps, food temps, and sanitationKnows and enforces all regulations, regarding the proper handling of food products, chemicals, and paper products, as stated in the Massachusetts Food CodeResponsible for requested catering including the planning and preparation for any special meals (lunches or dinners) required for district sponsored eventsKnows how, and trains staff how, to care for and use of kitchen equipment (including steamer, meat slicer, large kettles, ovens and bread slicer)Provide assistance and suggestions in menu planning and for the preparation and serving of government surplus foodsEnsures staff is accurately following recipes and performing various preparation (ie safe food handling procedures) and serving tasks (ie portion control) to preserve food quality/safety, promote efficient meal service, and maintain visual appeal while following TFB standardsMaintains an open line of communication to the school principal informing him/her of any impending changes/alterations of products or services to the student bodyAssists in interviewing and selecting the personnel best qualified to work effectively toward meeting the objectives of the School Lunch Program.Assists in developing work performance standards, monitors employee job performance on a regular basis, and prepares annual employee performance evaluationsConducts regular staff meetingsDetermines work schedules for the staff within budgeted labor hoursPrepares payroll timecards, and forwards them to the Food Service Director, accurately and on timeCommunicates in a positive and professional manner, both verbally and written, with students, parents, administrators, teachers, co-workers, and supervisorExhibits a positive attitude towards work and responds well to constructive criticism, and changes in regulations/assignmentsDemonstrates willingness to undertake a work assignment without supervisionReports to work on time, as scheduled, and maintains a good attendance recordAttends, whenever possible, SNA, Area 3, or other sponsored conferences, workshops, and staff development activitiesCoordinates preventative maintenance and/or recommendations for replacement of equipment and appliances in the Cafeteria/KitchenStart-up and break-down of kitchens during vacationsAny and all other tasks and projects as instructed by the AdministrationQUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a high school diploma, preferably an associate or bachelors degreeExperience as a Cafeteria Manager either in a school, or school settingCredential as a School Nutrition Specialist through the School Nutrition Association preferredPossess an understanding of the Commonwealths Nutrition and Food Services regulationsAbility to work effectively with students, staff, and parentsSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptableTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Annual Work Schedule: 190 DaysHealth and Benefits per District Policies and AgreementsHIRING RANGE: $32.50 per hourEVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building principal in accordance with provisions of the School Committee's policy on Evaluation of Non Instructional School Support Personnel
