Culinary Services Assistant Manager

Anderson County School District 5•Anderson, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

An individual in this position is responsible for carrying out the duties assigned by the food service manager in providing quality meal service to the customers. Perform operational responsibilities in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

Ability to inventory and record information accurately.
Personal standards of appearance and dress compatible with those required by the Culinary Services department.
A minimum of one (1) year of successful school food service experience; possession of a high school diploma and/or equivalency, HACCP, and ServSafe training.

Responsibilities

Provide an atmosphere that embraces the mission of Culinary Services (CS)
Understand federal, state, and local meal program regulations; demonstrate knowledge of meal pattern requirements; make appropriate menu substitutions; assist with identifying food ingredients for special needs students.
Direct support staff in the preparation of food following meal standards, standardized recipes, and preparation service methods.
Assist with reviewing and completing daily work production records that reflect accurate reports of planned menus, food produced, served, and discarded
Accurately completes perpetual and/or physical inventories of foods, supplies, and equipment according to schedule.
Is observant of and properly disposes of poor-quality food.
Determines the sizes of servings required to meet the appropriate requirements.
Ensure proper leftover use and documentation; monitor batch-cooking to control waste.
Assume the responsibilities of the manager in his/her absence
Maintain program integrity and accountability through compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and district policies and procedures
Help oversee cashiering activities involving the collection of monies; record daily participation totals; prepare routine financial reports; operates Point-of-service (POS) computerized system and perform related cashiering tasks, as required
Makes use of constructive criticism and avoids the use of sarcasm, undue criticism, inappropriate language and behavior, and use of racial and/or ethnic slurs when dealing with others.
Assist manager in providing an inviting atmosphere for food service customers.
Supports manager in providing teamwork accountability.
Demonstrates teamwork 100% of the time.
Assist with managing staff according to all federal, state, and local employment laws, policies, and regulations.
Create an atmosphere for employee productivity and satisfaction in the workplace
Be involved as needed in interviewing applications according to Personnel procedures and make recommendations for employment, promotions, or disciplinary actions.
Assist with training employees; provide assistance to staff in food production, serving or cleaning activities, as needed
Observe and enforce practices of proper food safety and sanitation; ensure the cleanliness of all school food service areas and equipment used
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local work safety regulations; ensure safe working conditions exist and are practiced in the food service operation
Provide an environment conducive to protecting the health and well-being of customers through high levels of sanitation standards
Assist manager with calculating and ordering food and supplies following department policies and procedures to meet menu requirements and nutrition standards
Monitor receiving, checking, and ensuring quantity and quality of food and supplies delivered; participates in monthly and weekly inventory of freezers and storerooms.
Represent CS in a positive and professional manner at department-sponsored events and participate in required department meetings, training and/or functions
Perform and manage job-related proficiency with the highest ethical integrity
Accepts any and all other duties as may be assigned relating to the scope of the job.