School Nutrition Assistant Manager-Secondary

Nimble; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimble seeks a motivated individual for a school cafeteria role in Merrillville, IN. The Assistant Manager will supervise meal service, train staff, and help with end-of-day tasks. He/she will eventually be molded into a Manager and learn inventory, ordering, and daily production routines.

Requirements include cooking with institutional recipes, math proficiency, and fluency in English. Familiarity with Excel/Word and POS systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Cooking experience with institutional recipes as written.
• Must have good math skills.
• Computer knowledge using Excel and Word is necessary.
• Understanding and using the Point of Sale Cashiering System is a plus.
• Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff during meal service to ensure correct components and portions.
• Train new employees and assist with end of day paperwork.
• Assist manager with kitchen, storeroom, freezers and refrigerators maintenance.

Skills

Cooking

Math

English communication

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Record keeping

Tools

Excel

Word

POS system

Job description

SCHEDULE: 5:30 am - 1:30 p.m. (8 Hours)

Monday through Friday, when school is in session and lunch is

served.

DUTIES:

Meal preparation according to USDA standards.Oversee staff during meal service to ensure that meals are being served with the correct components and proper portions.Train new employees.Will assist with end of the day paperwork.As Assistant Manager you will be molded into a Manager.Successful applicant must have the desire to be a cafeteria manager in the future.Successful applicant will assist the manager with maintaining the kitchen, storeroom, freezers and refrigerators in a clean and orderly manner.She/he will keep records as required for state reports.She/he will assist Manager as necessary. Successful applicant will learn all aspects of the kitchen including ordering food, doing inventory, filling in production sheets and doing day end work, as well as any other duties assigned by manager. SHE/HE WILL TAKE OVER IN MANAGERS ABSENCE.

REQUIREMENTS:

Job requirements:

1. Cooking experience using institutional recipes as written.

2. Must have good math skills.

3. Computer knowledge using excel and word are necessary

4. Understanding and using the Point of Sale Cashiering System is a plus.

5. Job also requires fluent English, good communication skills, including writing and reading

abilities, as a successful applicant, you will need to communicate with students, staff, administration

and the public.

6. Applicant must be able to push, pull or lift items weighing at least 35 pounds.

7. YOU MUST BE SERV SAFE CERTIFIED OR BE ABLE TO PASS THE TEST WITHIN

YOUR PROBATIONARY PERIOD. You will be required to pass a proficiency test showing

ability to read and convert recipes. You will also be required to attend any job-related

training or meetings as requested by the School Nutrition Director.