High School Assistant Manager I

Anchorage School District•Eagle River, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The HS Assistant Manager I assists in maintaining efficient operations of high volume high school kitchen and cafeteria areas and ensures a large diversity of meal programs are prepared on schedule and according to food safety guidelines. The manager is also responsible for the supervision, evaluation, and training of school cafeteria staff. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of responsible experience in a large-scale food service operation including food preparation, proper food handling, and food safety and sanitation.
Two years of supervisory experience, to include planning and directing employees' daily work schedule and tasks.
Proficiency in and experience cashiering and working with Microsoft Office.
Proficiency in basic math such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Must attend the eight-hour ASD Serving It Safe food safety class and pass the associated examination within 21 calendar days from date of hire into the position.
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public.
Ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of work experience providing training in staff kitchen responsibilities.
Experience working with food service point of sale and inventory management systems.
Previous food service experience as food service manager.
Two years of related work experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.

Responsibilities

Management of all food and supply inventories, ordering, production records, cash handling procedures, bank deposits and timely submission of any required paperwork to the Student Nutrition office.
Knowing and understanding USDA and State guidelines for meal pattern and service requirements.
Monitoring and recording of all kitchen equipment temperatures, proper food heating and cooling times and temperatures according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements.
Ensuring that regulations pertaining to sanitation and food safety practices are observed and maintained.
Confirming that proper food serving techniques and portion controls are maintained.
Ensuring timely preparation of all meal programs, and organizes and assigns work to kitchen staff when applicable.
Adhering to all Student Nutrition Department and Anchorage School District policies and procedures.
Resolving complaints in a timely and equitable manner and communicating concerns to supervisor.
Submitting maintenance requests and reporting any major maintenance problems to supervisor.
Maintaining National School Lunch Program (NSLP) compliance of Free and Reduced meals at the point of sale, as well as keeping accurate records of the same in accordance with Student Nutrition Department and USDA requirements.
Effectively planning, organizing and making decisions independently in a fast-paced work environment within limited timelines.
Training, supervision, and evaluation of school cafeteria assistants.
Coordinating employee timecards and leave requests with supervisor as needed.
Assigning and directing student aides and substitute employees as needed.
Establishing and maintaining positive and effective working relationships with a broad diversity of students, staff, other Anchorage School District staff, and the public.