Catering Manager - Food & Nutrition

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with a base hourly rate of $19.89. The role operates on a 10.25-month calendar. Benefits include sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, and health and life insurance. Performance pay is available annually. New hires can receive 1% of the base hourly rate for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum. Additionally, 1% of the base hourly rate is awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position. The primary function of this role is to prepare food for and manage catering events and operate the adult service cafes.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Valid Arizona driver’s license with proof of insurance and provide own vehicle for travel
Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker card
Must acquire Maricopa County Certified Food Service Manager card within three months
Experience and working knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
Experience and working knowledge of food production, food ordering, service and commercial kitchen equipment
Food service merchandising experience required

Nice To Haves

Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Ability to attractively assemble food party trays
Creative and service oriented with the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
Ability to setup and to serve buffet luncheons including table decorations and attractive food presentations
Ability to work with and at a variety of kitchens and service areas on a daily basis
Ability to effectively organize, to prioritize, to plan workload and to direct general cafeteria employees
Available to work evenings and Saturdays as needed
Self-starter with ability to complete assignments without direct supervision
Ability to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to fifty pounds
Flexibility to change jobs and schedule as needed within the work day
Willingness to serve in other areas as needed
Professional, organized, detail-oriented and reliable

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of food for catering events and adult cafe sites on a daily basis
Ensure smooth and efficient daily operations within the adult service cafes, including food and serving line presentation, customer service, cash handling, food quality, and compliance with health and safety standards.
Run the point of sale system for various locations
Monitor quality and quantity of food being prepared and during service
Market and promote the catering program
Perform catering duties as assigned
Provide catering program support to include the efficient and economic operation of kitchen, the accurate preparation of all reports and the maintenance of records including personnel and timekeeping records
Monitor safety and sanitation procedures to ensure safe food
Enforce District and Food and Nutrition policies
Serve as a liaison between customers and Food & Nutrition
Wash dishes and clean equipment
Conduct inventories, site evaluations and self-inspection reports on a regular basis
Attend designated meetings
Regular and on-time attendance required
Coordinate special functions
Order food and supply items
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools