Kitchen Assistant Manager

West Ada School District•EAGLE, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains food service procedures and assists with food preparation and supervision at a secondary school; performs related work as required. The primary function of an employee in this class is to assist with kitchen supervision and food preparation. This position serves to monitor cashiering activities and maintain accounting records and receipts, balance daily cash and prepare daily bank deposits. Duties may include training, supervision, baking, food preparation, ordering and receiving supplies, serving, clean-up and related duties. The Assistant Manager must be knowledgeable of and follow health and safety guidelines and work within district and department specific processes and procedures. The work is performed under the supervision of the Food Service Manager. The primary duties of this class are performed in a kitchen and cafeteria environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Current Serve Safe Certification.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and prepare food according to safety and sanitation requirements.
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a cash machine and other kitchen equipment and tools.
Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work on their feet for an extended period of time, lift or move up to 50 pounds and work in a kitchen environment.
Knowledge of operation of standard and specialized kitchen equipment.
Knowledge of cashiering functions.
Knowledge of health and safety procedures relating to food preparation and sanitation.
Knowledge of operation of a cash register and office computer with related job specific software.
Knowledge of basic supervision.
Knowledge of basic math, accounting and record keeping.
Knowledge of District policies regarding free and reduced programs and funding regulations.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to maintain records efficiently and accurately.
Ability to balance cash and maintain accurate cash receipts and daily bank deposits.
Ability to operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment and tools.
Ability to work within standard kitchen safety rules and procedures and apply first aid as needed.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other school employees, supervisory personnel, and the students.
Ability to operate a cash machine and personal office computer appropriate to assigned duties.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
Ability to perform recordkeeping, accounting and mathematical functions.
Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to perform time management functions, and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain office, school, and individual confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Participates in preparation of food within an established system following standardized recipes, preparation and serving methods and food handling techniques to ensure acceptable standards and customer acceptance.
Assist with meal preparation, transportation, service, meal transactions, balancing money and daily backup for satellite site if applicable.
Assist in supervision of Food Service Technicians who work as line cashiers.
Perform cashiering duties including entering customer transactions and handling cash.
Balances cash received daily and maintains records, prepares daily bank deposit; take deposit to bank based on district policy; maintain accurate mileage records for reimbursement.
Assists with maintenance of food service records such as production sheets, food orders, milk orders, inventory, time sheets, meal counts and other related records.
Able to complete all orders and production records in absence of kitchen manager.
Assists with new employee orientation and training.
Attends approved training and workshops.
Assists with ordering food and supplies to maintain stock at the required level.
Assists in supervision and evaluations of food service employees.
Assists with receiving food and supplies.
Follows defined standards of sanitation for personnel, food preparation and kitchen equipment.
Understands and applies the accepted procedures for operating, cleaning and caring for each major piece of equipment.
Follows established procedures for service and distribution of meals.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices.
Performs other related duties as required.