Cafeteria Assistant Manager - IDEA Rundberg (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Austin, TX

1d•$18 - $22

About The Position

Role Mission: The Cafeteria Assistant Manager assists the Cafeteria Manager in leading the CNP team at the campus level on our mission in becoming one of the healthiest school districts in the nation. They adhere to the food and nutrition standards set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and relevant state agencies. Daily and weekly, they place orders for food and supplies, monitor the quality of the food production in the kitchen and deliver on our promise to that all students getting a nutritious and appealing meal every day. Other duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining sales records, processing payments, data entry, customer service (parents and students), inventory management, and coordinating with Cafeteria Manager in making College For All a reality. What We Offer Compensation: Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $17.92 for 0 years of experience and $22.40 This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. Other Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include: Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation. Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability. Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable. What You Bring -- Competencies: The ability to motivate, delegate, and lead a team to accomplish goals. Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and processes used in food production and management. Strong understanding of safety and sanitation practices involved with food production. Has the ability to understand and interpret data (charts, graphs, etc.). Can handle stress well to meet deadlines. Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy with understanding of Microsoft Office Suite ( i.e. Excel). Able to follows verbal and written direction and asks for clarification as needed. Demonstrates problem solving, adaptability and flexibility. Good mathematical skills and basic finance understanding.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
2+ years in food service, restaurant , or hospitality industry
Valid Texas driver's license
Valid Food Handler's C ard Preferred (willing to obtain within the first 30 days)
The ability to motivate, delegate, and lead a team to accomplish goals.
Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and processes used in food production and management.
Strong understanding of safety and sanitation practices involved with food production.
Has the ability to understand and interpret data (charts, graphs, etc.).
Can handle stress well to meet deadlines.
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy with understanding of Microsoft Office Suite ( i.e. Excel).
Able to follows verbal and written direction and asks for clarification as needed.
Demonstrates problem solving, adaptability and flexibility.
Good mathematical skills and basic finance understanding.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Zero follow-up findings for the campus on internal audits of counting and claiming procedures by last day of school
Direct the team to execute the approved menu 100% every day
Ensure every student participating in the meal program takes a reimbursable meal
Ensure all methods of counting and claiming are compliant
Observe that counting and claiming is happening at time of service
Check that all counts of student meals are accurate
Enter all counts correctly into internal trackers and PrimeroEdge
Campus meets 85% retention by June 30
Recruit top notch FSS and FSS Sub candidates from the area
Hold weekly employee huddles; topics vary between operations and nutritional matters
Review and submit employee’s timesheets every Tuesday so employees are paid accurately every 2 weeks
Use the Staff Development Cycle to provide formal, timely and appropriate feedback on individual work performance and growth opportunities
Development of Cafeteria Assistant Manager with goal of preparing them for potential promotion to Cafeteria Manager
FSS with leadership potential into candidates for promotion
Campus meets budgeted participation for breakfast and lunch by the last day of school.
Conduct Breakfast in the Class audits with a target compliance accuracy of 100%
Report recipe/menu errors to the Cafeteria Manager immediately
Use campus parent functions (i.e. report card night , ) to speak to parents about the advantages of participating in our meal program
Identify students bringing lunch from home, speak to student(s), and identify the reason as to why; report findings to Cafeteria Manager
Campus meets the IDEA Healthy Kids Here standard by Nov 1 and maintains through the last day of school
Refer to the HKH self-assessment checklist for recommendations and techniques
Promote more consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables through food preparation & display
Rotate milk to ensure freshest product is available to all students
Decorate the serving line with signage that provides both color and nutritional information that will appeal to students
Implement and maintain salad bar to College Prep students (where salad bars are approved
Campus meets an average "A" rating on internal operations audits with no relevant follow up findings by June 30
Follow the designated menu every day; do not serve items outside our advertised menu
Follow established policies & procedures for a food service operation as per the state guidelines
Track changes in compliance and internal policies and implement as needed
Correct issues identified as non-compliant
Reach out to HQ CNP as needed for guidance in matters of finance, nutrition, and operations
Complete food production records daily

Benefits

comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
dental and vision plans
disability
life insurance
parenting benefits
generous vacation time
referral bonuses
professional development
relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable
performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment