Area Cafeteria Lead Floater_ District wide.1590

Baltimore County Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,885 - 39,027; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Sick days and paid holidays

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Lead to manage elementary school cafeteria operations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health regulations, estimating production needs, and training staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma, two years of food service experience, and effective communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $18.79 to $28.33 per hour, with eligibility for various benefits, including medical and retirement plans. Work hours are from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM with a 30-minute break.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the BCPS Food & Nutrition Services Area Cafeteria Lead Program within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to travel to all school locations throughout BCPS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of an elementary school cafeteria and compliance with health regulations.
• Communicate food service policies to personnel and assure compliance.
• Estimate production needs and meal counts for schools.
• Order food and supplies for kitchens.
• Review production records and logs for accuracy.

Skills

Food service management

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two (2) years' experience in food service

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

Job Description

Covers for the Cafeteria Lead or Sr. Cafeteria Lead in an emergency and/or where there are vacancies at kitchens in a geographic area as needed and requested by food services management. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the management of an elementary school cafeteria, adhering to all health department regulations, USDA program regulations, and the operating procedures of the Department of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS).
• Effectively communicates food service policies and procedures to assigned personnel to help assure compliance.
• Assists with estimating production needs and meal counts for satellite schools and the base kitchen.
• Assists with ordering food and supplies for the base kitchen and the satellite kitchens.
• Reviews production records, temperature logs, and satellite control sheets for completion.
• Ensures proper storage of food products and supply materials.
• Ensures sanitation practices are followed including the safe and proper use of chemicals and follows established HACCP procedures.
• Processes and verifies all vendor invoices to assure proper payment. Completes daily and monthly paperwork. Adheres to cash handling procedures and follows banking guidelines.
• Assists manager to train new employees and substitutes.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures for the School Nutrition Accountability Program, including the use of point-of-sale system.
• Assists with routine satellite site visits to monitor for adherence to program policies and procedures.
• Promotes participation, assists with marketing, and completes required paperwork and action plans if necessary.
• Attends management training classes provided by Food and Nutrition Services (FNS).
• Attends all manager meetings and professional development training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or appropriate equivalent.
• Two (2) years' experience in the field of food service.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory experience preferred.
• Successful completion of the BCPS Food & Nutrition Services Area Cafeteria Lead, Floater Program within 90 days of hire is required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Food Service Manager Level I certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already possessed).
• Valid Class C Maryland driver's license, or appropriate equivalent.
• Licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of food service industry point-of-sale systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to supervise employees and properly maintain confidential information.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to operate personal computers and use appropriate software programs.
• Ability to travel to all school locations throughout BCPS on a regular basis, often with little or no notice.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• Work performed in kitchen and cafeteria environment; ability to lift 50 pounds, bend and kneel regularly, stand for three hours or more consecutively, and withstand extreme temperatures.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Condition Of Employment

• Annual continuing education/training completed in accordance with the USDA Professional Standards for School Nutrition Employees.
• Must complete BCPS Office of Food & Nutrition Services Manager Training Program within six months of hire.
• Must be able to travel to BCPS schools, on a regular basis, with little or no advance notice.

Grade

Grade 05 on the AFSCME payscale

Salary

$18.79 - $28.33 per hour

Schedule

6:30am – 2:30pm (30 min. break)

Benefits

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include sick days, paid holidays, personal business, bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire.

Retirement

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System