Cafeteria Manager - IDEA Travis (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Midland, TX

1d • $27 - $34

About The Position

The Cafeteria Manager leads 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. They assign duties and tasks to the rest of the team so appropriate quantities of food are ordered, prepared, and served according to the school’s meal schedules. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: implementing IDEA’s Wellness Policy, monitoring the financial health of their cafeteria operation, following all state & local health food establishment codes, and coordinating with campus leaders in making College For All a reality.

Requirements

• High school diploma required, some college preferred
• 2+ years in food service, restaurant, or hospitality industry required
• 1+ years having worked in a supervisory role or leading a team required
• Valid Texas driver's license required

Nice To Haves

• Valid Food Handler's Card Preferred (willing to obtain within the first 30 days)

Responsibilities

• Zero follow-up findings for the campus on internal counting and claiming audits 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
• Develop FSS with leadership potential into candidates for promotion
• Campus meets budgeted participation for breakfast and lunch by the last day of school.
• Ensure each meal is delivered on time and serving lines are is ready and fully stocked for all meal periods
• Conduct and coordinate Breakfast in the Class audits with a target compliance accuracy of 100%
• Prepare all recipes as designed by HQ CNP and report recipe/menu errors and suggested enhancements to the Nutrition Team immediately
• Ensure all menu items are available to all students
• Create a welcoming and friendly environment in cafeteria, kitchen and at each point of service
• Execute recipes and follow food storage best practices to ensure items have desired taste and are served at proper temperatures
• Follow best practices for presenting menus and promoting participation
• Use campus parent functions (i.e. report card night,) to speak to parents about the advantages of participating in our meal program
• 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 on external audits 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

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED