Cafeteria Manager - IDEA Henry (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Midland, TX

1d•$27 - $34

About The Position

Role Mission: 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. What We Offer Compensation: Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $26.80 for 0 years of experience and $33.50 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.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma required, some college preferred
Experience: 2+ years in school food service or restaurant related
1+ years having worked in a supervisory roll or leading a team
Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas driver's license
Valid Food Handler's card

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 da y
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 line s 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

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 and professional development.
IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

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