Lunchroom Manager (Open-To-The-Public)

Cincinnati Public Schools • Cincinnati, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position manages the lunchroom operations of elementary, junior high, middle or small senior high school preparing most foods on premises.

Requirements

• One year of experience in volume food preparation and service with the Cincinnati Public Schools or any other school system (must have included cooking and/or in-charge responsibilities)
• OR one year of responsible paid work experience as a cook and/or manager in volume food preparation and service
• OR successful completion of an accredited program in food management or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Applicants for appointments must pass a security clearance, which includes a check of employment references and criminal records.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of: elements of report preparation and writing.
• basics of supervision.
• basic mathematics, including use of fractions, decimals and percentages.
• problem solving techniques.
• inventory control.
• basic English and English usage.
• volume food production, including ordering supplies and commodities, storing, food and cooking terminology, preparation, equipment, and serving.
• general sanitation standards as they relate to food operation.
• english and math sufficient to write reports.
• Skill to: operate a computer.
• Ability to: communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• prepare clear, concise and accurate reports.
• oversee and participate in food production.
• supervise (train, direct, motivate, delegate work, evaluate and appraise worker performance, resolve minor grievances and other personnel problems.
• plan and organize work, estimate requirements accurately and set reasonable priorities.
• deal effectively with all types of people.
• read, interpret, convert and follow recipes.
• perform basic arithmetic calculations, including use of fractions, decimals and percentages.
• keep work environment neat and orderly.
• work under pressure of time to complete schedules and production changes.
• handle and account for moneys collected.
• function effectively without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in food production.
• Responsible for making sure serving is on time and prepared according to recipes.
• Make certain adequate amounts of food are served.
• Enforce State, Local, Federal and Board of Education sanitation standards and regulations.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are clean.
• Oversee the proper handling and storage of food.
• Ensure dishes and other utensils are free of bacteria.
• Maintain updated work manuals and records.
• Prepare a variety of required reports.
• Supervise, train, direct, and motivate employees.
• Delegate work to proper employees.
• Evaluate and appraise employee’s performance.
• Establish work standards and schedules of employees.
• Resolve minor grievances and other personnel problems.
• Maintain tight control of inventory and storage supplies.
• Verify lunchroom orders are complete and accurate.
• Contact Lunchroom Managers for corrections before approval to submit to vendors.
• Complete monitoring forms to insure proper service and documentation for the After School Snack Program and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program.
• Acts as Itinerant Manager as needed.
• Provide assistance to Supervisors in training and special projects.
• Responsible for managing the lunchroom, ordering system and programs as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed