Assistant Manager-Food & Nutrition

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,694 - 38,727; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variety of employee benefits

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Assistant to support the operations of their school cafeteria. The role involves assisting the manager with food preparation, inventory management, and maintaining accurate reports. Candidates should have a high school degree, a valid ServSafe certification, and experience in food service management. The position requires good mathematical skills and the ability to work well with others. Competitive salary ranges from $23,694.86 to $38,727.44 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state health and nutrition requirements.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals.
• Experience in food service and management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing school cafeteria operations.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies.
• Prepare and process reports for accounts and production.

Skills

Food preparation management

Safety and sanitation practices

Mathematical calculations

Customer service

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Valid ServSafe certification

Tools

Food service equipment

Computer skills

Job description

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us.

General Description

Responsible for assisting the manager in planning, managing, monitoring, supervising and providing assistance in the operations of the assigned school cafeteria. Assist in performing food preparation duties. Independent judgment is required.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Assist manager in ordering weekly food and supplies by established due dates and forecast production requirements.
• Assist manager, as needed, in checking quality, quantity, and accuracy of weekly deliveries and invoices.
• Assist manager in forecasting and setting production needs, and plan employee work schedules, to assure each meal meets requirements as established by USDA and CCPS Food and Nutrition Services.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all kitchen supplies and food.
• Plan, coordinate, assign and participate as required in the pre preparation of food; organize and/or assist with special catering functions, afterschool programs, and the administration of the vending program if applicable.
• Assist the manager in maintaining a variety of records and accounts, including free, reduced, paid and reimbursable lunches and/or breakfasts where applicable, food production reports, employee timesheet and payroll records, etc.
• Process prepayments and customer’s account management, deposit, prepare daily and monthly reports.
• Assist the manager in counting and balancing cash received, prepare deposits and make bank deposits.
• Work with other food service workers, school officials and staff to identify and correct problems.
• Follow all established guidelines as identified in the Food and Nutrition Services Employee Handbook.
• Assume responsibility of the kitchen operations in the absence of the manager.
• May be required to report to another school location based on staffing needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility

Must maintain food and labor costs to ensure a financially sound program. Merchandise and market the school nutrition program as directed by the Food and Nutrition Services administration.

Report Preparation

Reports include daily computer reports, end of the month reports, daily production records and temperature sheets, payroll time sheets, all vending reports, inventory and any other reports on an as needed basis.

Equipment Operation

Operate related kitchen institutional equipment, vending machines, calculator, computer and appropriate registers, coin and dollar bill counting machines where applicable.

Contacts

Principals, staff, parents, students and vendors in order to answer questions, provide information and resolve problems. Other contacts include supervisors, food service office support, Director and Assistant Director of Food & Nutrition Services for work direction and guidance.

Work Direction

Assists manager with assigning job duties to food service associates as it relates to the operation of the cafeteria as stated by the policies and procedures.

Supervision

Oversees part-time food services associates’ job performance in the absence of the manager. Assists manager in selection and yearly performance appraisals for assigned employees.

Decision Making

Level of decision making is moderate and consults manager with complicated issues out of the ordinary.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities

N/A

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time and is regularly required to walk, sit and balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is performed on school property. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to objects that are hot and cold. The employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work area is moderate. Hazards may include working areas that are uncomfortable and warm. Duties may require exposure to extreme temperatures, hot kitchens and walk-in refrigerators and freezers. Must follow safety precautions to avoid injuries, minor cuts and bruises, burns and scalds.

Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of food preparation management operation; of operating modern food service equipment, federal and state health and nutrition requirements and sanitation practices. Working knowledge of the preparation and merchandising of nutritious meals; of federal and/or nonfederal school lunch, breakfast, and afterschool feeding program requirements and regulations. Some knowledge of administrative and office procedures including record keeping, record preparation, inventory control, basic bookkeeping and computer use. Demonstrated ability to prepare and merchandise food and work safely with equipment; to prioritize work, and identify and correct problems. Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy and reconcile accounts. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, staff, coworkers, vendors and the public with courtesy, tact, patience and consistency. Desire to continue career improvement.

Additional Job Requirements

Valid ServSafe certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire date into the position. High school degree or equivalent or related work experience. Three years minimum food service experience and management experience preferred or a combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Some local travel is required. Wearing a uniform is also required. In accordance with Policy 5431, an employee who occupies the position and is assigned a district-owned or leased motor vehicle will be subject to annual driving checks and must maintain acceptable records pursuant to the standards set forth in the policy.

Application-Related Background Investigations

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$23,694.86 - $38,727.44

Hours Per Day

7

Days Per Year

183

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.