Backup Manager

2025-26 School Year

Location:

McMillan Middle

7.0 scheduled hours per day; 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Work 186 duty days, August through May when students are in session.

Must be available to work 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as needed if the manager is absent.

Reports To:
Executive Director of Nutrition Services

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• Annual uniform allowance and complimentary shift meal
• Hourly, Full-time position with benefits, paid bi-weekly

Primary responsibilities include assisting with the preparation and service of quality meals to students and staff, cleaning and sanitation of equipment, rotating food stock and supplies, assisting with the dish machine and manual dishwashing, and providing superior customer service. This position serves as the Backup Manager and is responsible for leading staff.

The Cashier position is responsible for the collection of money, accounting of customers and types of meals served, and the maintenance of accurate daily records. Cashiers must interact with students, staff, and coworkers in a courteous, professional manner. When not cashiering, a person in this position performs all duties of the Kitchen Assistant.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must demonstrate excellent attendance and work record.
• Previous food service experience preferred, including cashier experience.
• Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume, and distance.
• Knowledge of safe food handling.
• Skill in customer relations and service recovery.
• Practical working knowledge of food safety practices and procedures.
• Sensitivity and ability to interact with students, co-workers, teachers, administrators, other staff, and parents of other cultures and backgrounds.
• The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with all staff, students, parents, administrators, and the community.
• Excellent organizational skills demonstrated and the ability to handle multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.
• Assist with the cleanliness and sanitation of all large and small equipment, serving utensils, and all areas of the kitchen.
• Assist with the completion of daily tasks in a timely manner.
• Willingness to travel to other schools when requested.

• Assist with the preparation, service, and storage of food.
• Assist with the completion of required reports.
• Works with and understanding a diverse student population.
• Serves as a positive role model.
• Ability to recognize a “reimbursable” meal.
• Supports excellent service initiatives with proactive efforts in service.
• Follows approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols within approved timeline.
• Train in all areas within the kitchen to cross cover as needed.
• Promotes customer service by providing appealing food and excellent customer service.
• Participates in the financial management process by carefully monitoring portion control, proper pricing, and safe storage of supplies and food.
• Must follow and maintain required food safety, cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures.
• Must practice good personal hygiene habits.
• Demonstrate proficiency of the English language to read and communicate with others.
• Demonstrate proficiency of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals), as well as counting money.
• Ability to operate the food service equipment in a safe manner.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to receive and process verbal information as well as respond to nonverbal sounds.
• Successful completion of Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification, scoring 80% or above, before attending Kitchen Assistant Training.
• Successful completion of Kitchen Assistant Training.
• Ability to maintain current Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification.
• Successful completion of Manager Training Sessions.
• Will assume management…