Assistant Cafeteria Manager

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Membership in Virginia Retirement系统

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Supervisor to assist with planning, managing, and directing cafeteria operations under the Cafeteria Manager and Office of Food Services.

Responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, staff training, records, POS operations, sanitation, ordering supplies, coordinating with school staff, and stepping in as manager when needed. Requires on-site work, HS diploma and 2 years in food service, and completion of training courses.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of food service experience preferred.
• On-the-job management training is required.
• Must meet USDA training requirements and ServSafe certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cafeteria Manager with planning, managing and supervising cafeteria operations.
• Train staff in procedures and maintain food service records.
• Open/close kitchen, prepare meals, and ensure sanitation and safety standards.
• Oversee ordering, inventory, and preparation of food orders.
• Supervise cash handling, deposits, and daily reports.

Skills

Staff training

Leadership

Customer service

Sanitation & safety

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

General Responsibilities

Under the leadership of the Cafeteria 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Fill-in for absences or vacancies division-wide, as assigned by the Office of Food Services.
• Prepare and serve meals and other food to children and adults in a courteous customer service-oriented manner.
• 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.
• 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).
• Act as the temporary manager, as needed, in the absence of the Cafeteria Manager.
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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. Ability to supervise the work of others and prepare reports. 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.

Education And Experience

Required: High School Diploma or GED. Two (2) years food service experience.

Successful completion of an on-the-job management program.

Preferred: A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Requirements

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional sitting, stooping, and crouching. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme heat, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, hazards such as, exposure to chemicals, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Special Requirements

• Must successfully attend Manager Training Course.
• Must attend before or just after attaining this position.
• Must successfully attend Leadership and Management Course.
• Must meet 10-hour USDA mandated training requirements for School Nutrition Staff annually.
• Must successfully attend a 12-hour ServSafe Certification Course.
• Must successfully attend a 4-hour ServSafe Re-certification every 3 years.
• Must successfully complete the on-line Fats, Oils and Grease Program administered at Vbgov.com.
• Must provide their own slip resistant safety shoes, hair and beard restraints.
• These items must be worn daily. Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Personal transportation required from home school to an assigned site.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Salary & Compensation

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Salary Range: From/To

Hourly rate range: $17.99-$26.24

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U09

FTE 1.000

A minimum of three references are required in the reference section of your application. One of the three must be a current or most recent former supervisor.