High School - Assistant Food Service Manager

Assistant Manager- High School, Child Nutrition

Job Title: Cafeteria Manager Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Director, Child Nutrition Director Calendar: 182
Dept./School: School Nutrition Department Pay Grade: MT 3

Primary Purpose:

Assist the campus manager in the overall operation of the kitchen. Be willing to accept operational responsibility in the absence of the manager. Ensure the kitchen is operating in compliance with TDA guidelines and safety/sanitation guidelines set forth by the Montgomery County Health Dept.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• In cooperation with the cafeteria manager, assist in work scheduling, food prep, and ensure the planned menu is being prepared and served.
• In cooperation with the cafeteria manager, assist in maintaining detailed records of food production, ordering, receiving, inventory control, and daily income.
• Maintain safe and sanitary working conditions by following HACCP procedures.
• Assist in keeping a line of communication open between the manager and technicians.
• Establish a professional relationship with students, campus personnel, and parents.
• Demonstrate a desire for professional growth in Child Nutrition by attending meetings and training sessions which are held by or at the request of the Child Nutrition Director.
• Present an image of professionalism by following department attendance policy, personal hygiene, and dress code.
• Learn and operate departmental software programs.
• Assist with the closing of the end of day, including balancing and preparing the daily bank deposit.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to perform any additional tasks as assigned by the manager or Child Nutrition Director.
• Willingness to travel, open and close, and oversee any campus as needed
• Assist with overseeing that kitchen equipment is maintained and work orders are placed and followed up on.

Minimum Experience:

1 year of Child Nutrition experience preferably in a public school district

Minimum Education/Certification:

High School Diploma of GED

Current (or willing to obtain) Food Handler's Certification

Valid Texas Driver's License

Eligible for coverage under the District's vehicle insurance program

Equipment Used: Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, vegetable cutters, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, food/utility carts and ladders

Working conditions:

Mental/Physical

Demands/Environmental Factors: Heavy lifting and carrying (30 pounds and over), pushing, reaching above shoulders, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending and climbing. Extreme cold/hot temperatures.