CNS Assistant Manager

Wake County Public School System•Raleigh, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

The CNS Assistant Manager assists with management of a school cafeteria and provides leadership and manages the cafeteria in the absence of the CNS Manager. The role includes preparing, cooking, and serving meals, salads, and à-la-carte items; preparing entrees, vegetables, and side dishes according to standardized recipes; and maintaining accurate food-preparation documentation. The position also supports cashiering, sales records, monetary procedures, deposits, required records and inventories, sanitation, housekeeping, and customer service. The position is based at a school site and operates in an office and school cafeteria environment. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with the schedule varying by school assignment; the position is not eligible for a hybrid telework workweek. This is a nonexempt position classified as Noncertified Grade 18, with no eligibility for an employment contract.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be ServSafe Certified or able to become ServSafe Certified within 90 days and maintain certification.
  • Considerable knowledge of child nutrition laws, policies, and procedures.
  • Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
  • Effective time-management skills and excellent customer-service skills.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations needed to complete records and reports.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and administer detailed instructions, schedules, and recipes for large quantities.
  • Ability to demonstrate appropriate food-production skills and work independently without close supervision.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, using varied communication techniques and tools.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.
  • Ability to exert a minimum of 40 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in food service and/or serving as a cashier.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, cook, and serve meals, salads, and à-la-carte items; prepare entrees, vegetables, and side dishes according to standardized recipes and document food preparation accurately.
  • Serve as a cafeteria cashier, collect money, and accurately record food sales using a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Follow procedures for exchanging and collecting money, assist with preparing deposits, and deliver bank deposits as needed.
  • Provide leadership and manage the cafeteria when the CNS Manager is absent.
  • Complete required records, reports, inventories, and vending procedures.
  • Keep the kitchen, equipment, and utensils clean according to sanitation codes and follow the cleanliness schedule.
  • Perform housekeeping duties, including sweeping and mopping floors, wiping or washing tables and chairs, cleaning bathrooms, and cleaning serving, receiving, and dining areas.
  • Comply with policies and procedures in the WCPSS Child Nutrition Handbook.
  • Communicate effectively and provide customer service to students, parents, and school system staff, as appropriate.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
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