Assistant Manager - Van Buren (16150)

Cedar Rapids Community School District•Van Buren, IA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Assistant Manager in the Food and Nutrition department at Van Buren Elementary School. The role involves assuming managerial responsibilities in the absence of the cafeteria manager, assisting with food and supply ordering, record keeping, and general clean-up duties. The Assistant Manager must also accommodate students with special dietary needs and maintain positive communication. Participation in training and attending work as scheduled are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

Must possess positive leadership traits.
Serve as a positive team leader, maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to manage/lead people, mentor new employees.
Successfully uses problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of school food service programs, nutritional standards, and sanitation.
Accurate and detail oriented in processing paperwork.
Possess strong communication skills, customer service.
Basic computer skills required.
Knowledge of 10 key calculator.
Demonstrates professional conduct and confidentiality at all times.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Kitchen related experience preferred.
SNA - Kitchen certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for preparing main dishes, vegetables and additional menu items as needed.
Use standardized recipes, methods of production and advanced preparation techniques.
Participate in serving good quality food.
Train and serve as: BACKUP MANAGER.
Assume managerial responsibilities in the absence of cafeteria manager.
Assist cafeteria manager with determining necessary quantities of food and supplies to order.
Assist with necessary record keeping and daily production records.
Assist with general clean up duties.
Comply with and make accommodations for students with special diet restrictions.
Maintain open, positive communication with all people served by the food service department.
Participate in short courses, meetings, and in-service training, as requested.
Attend work as scheduled and arrive on time fully prepared to begin work.
Follow established building/department procedures if there is a need to arrive late, be absent or leave the workplace.
Available to work flexible hours.
Regular attendance.
Other duties may be assigned.