Floating CNS Manager
About The Position
The CNS Manager provides direct financial and program management of a school cafeteria, overseeing supervision, food production, customer service, cash handling, and inventory. The position manages the School Nutrition Program in compliance with federal, state, local, and WCPSS policies and procedures. It is assigned to a school site and may be multi-campus or floating. The workweek is Monday through Friday and varies based on school assignment; the position is not eligible for a hybrid telework workweek. The role operates in an office and school cafeteria environment, using standard office and food-preparation equipment. It involves direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community, as well as heavy physical work, including lifting, working with hot water and approved chemicals, and entering extremely cold areas for inventory duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of food service and/or management experience.
- Must be ServSafe Certified or able to become 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 and excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required for records and reports.
- Ability to read, interpret, and administer detailed instructions, schedules, and recipes in large quantities.
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate food production skills.
- Ability to work independently and make critical decisions without close supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.
- Ability to perform heavy physical work requiring exertion of at least 50 pounds; lift using a ladder in high places and lift heavy items from a stooping position; work with hands in hot water and approved chemicals; and enter extremely cold temperatures for inventory duties.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Successful completion of the WCPSS CNS Manager Trainee program.
- Institutional food management experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage the School Nutrition Program in compliance with federal, state, local, and WCPSS policies and procedures.
- Implement and follow the WCPSS employee handbook and child nutrition personnel and uniform standards.
- Complete, file, and retain records for breakfast, lunch, and snack production; cash sheets; inventories; purchasing and invoices; employee records and timesheets; monthly reports; and other required reports.
- Control food costs through planning, forecasting, ordering, and receiving; check the cost and quality of received items and ensure proper storage.
- Supervise CNS employees in the assigned program and assist with employee selection as needed.
- Train and evaluate employees in food preparation and service, equipment care, storage, and sanitation; conduct school-level cafeteria staff meetings.
- Prepare daily work and cleaning schedules for CNS employees, including food quantities, records, and tasks to complete.
- Maintain food safety and sanitation procedures for employee cleanliness and food handling, receiving, storage, preparation, and cooling; monitor temperature records for refrigerated equipment, freezers, and dry storage areas.
- Report accidents and monitor employee health to protect the public against disease.
- Follow internal fiscal controls and accountability procedures, including proper cash handling and daily fund deposits.
- Manage the use and care of small and large equipment.
- Complete required training, including annual WCPSS manager training and annual USDA professional development hours.
- Promote healthy school nutrition and effective public relations.
- Create a cafeteria atmosphere that increases student and adult meal participation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
