(25-26 SY) Production Center Manager- Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees and directs all food service activity in the Production Center Kitchen. Areas of responsibility include Production Center Kitchen, cafeteria and ala carte operations, purchasing, receiving, inventory, production, service, staffing & scheduling, staff training, and reporting functions. Supervision of van driver and food delivery to satellite schools. May have involvement with satellite kitchen operations as needed. Responsible for attending all mandatory meetings and training events.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Four years of experience in food service with some management and supervisory responsibilities
ServSafe Certification required within eighty-nine (89) calendar days of hire
Knows and practices positive customer service skills.
Demonstrates leadership skills and ability to work cooperatively with others
Commitment to quality through high standards and follow-up.
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to use computer and computer applications as well as Microsoft Office Software
Ability to handle cash properly and complete transactions and reports accurately
Knowledge of volume food preparation methods, procedures and techniques
Good working knowledge of safe food handling skills.
Knowledge of proper use and care of kitchen equipment
Good planning and organizational skills
Some knowledge regarding purchasing, staffing, and scheduling.
Ability to plan and work independently to meet deadlines
Good problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to train and motivate others
Shows initiative and creativity

Responsibilities

Demonstrates positive customer service attitude at all times
Implements and enforces all operating standards for Food & Nutrition Services along with communicating information obtained in meetings and training events to staff members
Supervises daily activities of Production Center Kitchen staff
Coordinates, assigns and schedules activities to ensure quality, efficiency and timeliness of food preparation, delivery and service
Fills in for or assists employees during preparation and service as required
Involved in the employee selection process, makes hire recommendations and recommends disciplinary actions as necessary
Completes employee performance reviews (probationary & annual)
Forecasts number of meals served on a per-item, per-meal, and per-day basis
Directs, oversees and assists with kitchen, storage areas, service areas and dining room clean up
Ensures proper cleaning and sterilization of utensils, equipment and facilities
Supervise the maintenance of kitchen utilities & facilities
Directs staff in proper care for and use of equipment
Secures facility at the end of day
Trains, supervises and directs all staff employees and student workers
Training will include quality of food, exemplary customer service, safe food handling and storage procedures, employee safety and safe work habits, proper sanitation and cleaning procedures, and appropriate appearance (dress, jewelry and hygiene)
Gathers meal forecast information for purposes of purchasing necessary food and supplies, staffing and scheduling, and directing food preparation, deliver and service
Orders food and supplies as needed from the warehouse and approved vendors, maintaining accurate production records for food prepared & served.
Evaluate menus and recipes for continuous improvement in customer satisfaction and cost control for secondary and elementary schools
Responsible for financial performance through achievement of targeted objectives, to include revenues, food cost, labor hours/cost and other supply costs
Maintains accurate inventory records and controls
Responsible for accurate and secure proper cash handling procedures, which includes recording daily cash sales, prepayments, preparing cash receipts for deposits, and security of change fund and petty cash as is assigned to their school
Prepares deposit for school
Monitors and maintains accurate records for meals served by category (i.e. free, reduced and full pay students, adults and ala carte sales)
Completes computer applications required for all aspects of meal service
Completes and submits accurate related forms and paperwork to meet established deadlines through either the computer or hardcopy
Assists with special functions/events as needed which may include food preparation, set-up and service, and clean up
Actively participates in Leadership and Operations meetings
Acts as an on-site liaison with students, school administrators, faculty, staff and visitors
Performs related duties as assigned