25-26 Assistant Cafeteria Manager, FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Weslaco Independent School District • Weslaco, TX

306d

About The Position

The Assistant Cafeteria Manager assumes a lead role in food service operations in the absence of the Cafeteria Manager. This position assists in directing the kitchen operations at a school and in managing the school campus food service operation. The Assistant Cafeteria Manager supervises between three to twenty-five food service employees at the cafeteria, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. The Assistant Cafeteria Manager also assists the Manager in monitoring that appropriate quantities of foods are prepared and served, meeting time constraints set by the school menu requirements established by the Food Service Office, and ensuring compliance with health codes established by city and state agencies. Additionally, this role involves internal collaboration with the Director of Food Service, Assistant Director of Food Service, and Field Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Certification of GED.
• Ability to read and write English to follow, analyze, and interpret general business procedures, USDA recipes, regulations, and food labels.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Experience working with applicable computer programs and Point-of-Sale systems.
• Food Handler Certification.
• Food Manager Certification.
• Minimum of 10 hours of continuing professional education development annually.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to interact with students and staff in a pleasant manner.
• Capacity to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
• Personnel and management skills.
• Recordkeeping and accounting skills.
• Manual dexterity and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage personnel effectively.
• Good organizational skills, self-motivated, dependable, and responsible.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), food safety, and sanitation principles.

Responsibilities

• Assume lead role in food service operations in the absence of the Cafeteria Manager.
• Assist in directing kitchen operations at a school.
• Manage the school campus food service operation.
• Supervise three to twenty-five food service employees.
• Train employees and plan, assign, and direct work.
• Appraise performance and reward or discipline employees.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.
• Monitor food preparation and service quantities.
• Ensure compliance with health codes and time constraints.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED