School Nutrition - Assistant Manager (interim) - Weddington Elementary/Middle School 8.0

TrulyHired; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking an Assistant Cafeteria Manager in Matthews, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will assist the Cafeteria Manager in daily operations and managerial tasks, especially in their absence. Responsibilities include leading subordinates, overseeing food preparation, and collaborating with staff for events.

Applicants should have prior experience in school nutrition and a high school diploma or equivalent. Leadership skills and effective communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in school nutrition is essential.
• Formal education preferred; courses in home economics recommended.
• Skills in working with and directing people are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cafeteria Manager with managerial tasks.
• Provide leadership to subordinates and direct daily activities.
• Work with administration for special events and catering.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or college level courses

Job description

Job Description

UNION COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

General Statement of Job

Assist the Cafeteria Manager by performing some managerial tasks and by taking charge in absence of manager.

Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the Cafeteria Manager, School Nutrition Supervisor, School Nutrition Assistant Director and School Nutrition Director.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide leadership to subordinates through instruction and demonstration.
• Direct the day to day activities in the absence of the manager.
• Fill in for managers or employees at other schools when necessary.
• Work with administration and staff for special events and catering.
• Assist in food preparation and cafeteria maintenance.
• Communicate positively with school staff, students, parents and visitors.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting financial information, food ordering, inventories of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist in developing marketing strategies to increase participation and sales.
• Assume any responsibilities as assigned by cafeteria manager.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Experience should include prior school nutrition employment.
• Experience in a similar school nutrition operation may be substituted.
• Formal education preferred - technical training or college level. Not a college level - graduation from high school or equivalent. Courses in home economics and special courses such as State Department of Instruction school nutrition courses are suggested. Educational requirements may be waived at the discretion of the School Nutrition Director and the school principal.
• Leadership ability - skills in working with and directing people are essential.
• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Manager.