Asst. Cafeteria Manager -Pool; Elem., Middle & High School) Pool

Asst. Cafeteria Manager

Reports to:

Director of Child Nutrition
- Department:
Child Nutrition
- Pay Grade M 4 @ 187 days - elem. M 5 @ 187 days - MSM 6 @ 187 days - HS

Qualifications

Primary Purpose:

Supervise, train, and manage campus food service operation. Ensure that appropriate quality and quantities of food required by Texas Department of Agriculture are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by menu requirements established by Child Nutrition Program administration. Meet health codes and reimbursable menu requirements, which meet or exceed standards, set forth by Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED (English) Certified by TASN

Food manager certification Level 1 Certification preferred Food Handlers Certified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation Ability to manage and supervise personnel

Effective planning and organizational skills

Ability to lift objects that weigh approximately 16-18 lbs.

Work in teams when lifting objects that weigh more than 18 lbs.

Have basic computer skills and able to use it to communicate, record and produce information. Knowledge of weights and measures.

Knowledge on reading and understanding recipe.

Experience:

Three years experience in institutional food service operations

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.

Positive Engagement:
Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table
- Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders Exhibits professionalism – Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders Communicates effectively
- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision

Student-centered Excellence:
Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff
- Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school's mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality. Implements plans
- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources. Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement

Joint Empowerment:
Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action
- Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments

Adaptive

Innovation: Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers
- Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district's future advancement Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision. Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment for growth…