Cafeteria Manager - Adrian Independent School District (TX) : Job Details

Primary Purpose:Responsible for the supervision, training, and management of the campus food service operation on site. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in a safe, friendly, and courteous environment.Meet requirements set forth in the Texas Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Program, as well as, local, and federal regulations.Qualifications:Education/Certification:High school diploma or equivalent* Complete and maintain an accredited Food Manager Safety Training Course* Ten hours of continuing education annually based on TDA Professional StandardsSpecial Knowledge/Skills:* Knowledge of kitchen equipment, office equipment, and various computer applications* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written* Ability to handle money efficiently and perform routine mathematical calculations* Ability to deal with all people in a courteous manner* Effective planning and organizational skills* Must be customer service focused* Knowledge of basic principles of quality cookingExperience:One year of public school food service experience or three years of food service operationmanagementMajor Responsibilities and Duties:* Compliance and Program Accountability* Conduct operational management and production management* Prepare and maintain food production records that reflect an accurate report of planned meals, food produced, and food discarded.* Maintain accurate on-site reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records* Promote nutrition education by conducting student parent involvement activities at the campus site* Input work orders for equipment maintenance needs and ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner, member of the SHAC* Implement nutrition advisory council at campus sitePersonnel Management* Prepare and review daily work schedules to ensure proper scheduling of employees for efficient operations* Manage employees at the school site, promoting employee growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork* Provide leadership to ensure school meals are served in a pleasant environment by courteous staffFood Production and Procurement* Maintain all serving schedules; ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to Texas Department of Agriculture guidelines* Responsible for presenting quality food in an attractive manner* Order food and supplies according to department need* Ensure proper food items are on hand to prepare published menuSanitation, Safety, and Security* Maintain food preparation that ensures the safety and quality of food per TDA guidelines and Texas Health Department requirements* Ensure that food items are stored in a safe and hazard free environment* Maintain a sanitary environment following food service and Plano Health Department codes and regulations* Maintain a safe and hazard-free working environmentProfessional Growth and Development* Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Adrian ISD and follow directives from supervisor.* Perform other duties assigned by the Administration and / Supervisor.Supervisory Responsibilities:* Supervise, evaluate, and train employees at campus siteEquipment Used:* Large and small kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to, electric slicer, institutional mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, food utility carts, and computerWorking Conditions:Mental Demands:* Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; able to learn and apply new methods in all areas; initiator; makes suggestions for improvementsPhysical Demands:* Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 poundsEnvironment:* Moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures; excessive humidity, dampness or chilling; excessive noise, intermittent; fumes, smoke, or gases; solvents (degreasing agents); grease and oils; work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects; work with hands in waterAcknowledgement:Any work related experience or additional education/training resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements at the sole discretion of the Superintendent.