Cafeteria Manager Job Lebanon area,Tennessee USA,Restaurant/Food Service

Job Title:

Cafeteria Manager

FLSA Status:

Non Exempt ($20.89-$24.23/hour)

Reports To:

Child Nutrition Administrative Supervisor

Date:

June 2023

Purpose of Job:

To supervise and coordinate food services to ensure proper nutrition and to safeguard the health of students, staff and visitors. The cafeteria manager will maintain compliance with all local, state and federal regulations including child nutrition, public health and safety.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as needed.

General Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Estimate food preparation amounts and adjusts recipes, if required, for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste of food items
Evaluate prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature for the purpose of presenting items that will be accepted by students and/or staff according to dietary guidelines
Implement menu plans for the purpose of meeting students' mandated daily nutritional requirements
Inspect food and/or supply deliveries for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements
Inventory food, condiments, supplies and equipment at specified intervals for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements
Maintain equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards
Manage assigned site operations (e.g. supervise personnel, create menus, monitor meal accounts and expenditures, evaluate new products and/or menus, oversee cleaning procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing efficient food services at the assigned site in compliance with established nutritional and health requirements
Monitor food service operations (e.g. kitchen equipment, trays, utensils, staff assignments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe, clean and sanitary working environment in compliance with standard practices and established nutritional and health standards
Order food, equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining an adequate inventory to maintain operations within established nutritional and budget guidelines
Orient new employees to work center and school site processes for the purpose of providing training and information regarding site operations and activities
Oversee the preparation, cooking, serving and transportation of food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting projected meal quantities and mandated nutritional and health standards and ensuring appealing presentation
Participate in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
Perform functions of other nutritional services positions, as needed, for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations
Prepare a variety of documentation (e.g. meal program records, reconciliation reports, cash summary, time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
Process receipts for the purpose of completing and documenting transactions and/or preparing bank deposits. Reconciles transactions (e.g. meal counts, monies collected, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining account balances in compliance with established policies and procedures and makes daily bank deposits
Respond to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding available food items and/or food service policies and practices
Schedule work hours and assignments for cafeteria employees for the purpose of ensuring adequate coverage for daily operations
Follow menu plan for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel
Stock food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items
Supervise food service workers and other personnel as assigned (e.g. orients, trains, evaluates, etc.) for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force and meeting shift requirements
Ensure that the use of the district's resources (time, money, people) are used in the most strategic and effective way possible

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Project a positive image of the LSSD at all times and support district goals
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of district information
Support the effective delivery of a high quality of education for all students
Provide exceptional levels of professional support and service to staff and public
May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities
Successful completion of Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screen
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