School Nutrition Cafeteria Manager-New Castle Elementary

Henry Co Public School District•New Castle, KY

About The Position

Manage and coordinate the day-to-day school nutrition operations of an assigned school site; assure compliance with District, State and federal requirements and laws regarding nutrition, sanitation, safety and record-keeping; select, assign, schedule, supervise, direct and evaluate assigned school nutrition personnel.

Requirements

Knowledge Of: Meal production planning and scheduling.
Applicable District, federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to food service.
Quantity food preparation and food merchandising.
Nutrition, sanitation and operation regulations and requirements.
Use and care of institutional equipment and utensils.
Procedures used in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying food and supplies.
Health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments, including sanitation and maintenance regulations.
Budget preparation and control.
Record-keeping techniques.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Oral and written communications skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Inventory methods and practices.
Ability To: Manage and coordinate the day-to-day school nutrition operation at an assigned school site.
Assure compliance with District, State and federal requirements.
Plan well-balanced, nutritional and appetizing menus within a fixed budget.
Train others in the preparation and serving of food in large quantities.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Schedule, supervise and evaluate staff.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Operate a computer terminal as required.
Plan and organize work.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work independently with little direction.
Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, high school certificate of completion, G.E.D. Certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and three years experience in school nutrition operations.
Licenses and Other Requirements: Must complete training course for certification of beginning school nutrition personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
Must obtain SNA certification.
Meet the health requirements of the State and the Henry County Board of Education.
Be compliant with all HACCP regulations (see district HACCP plan).
Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Manages, coordinates and oversees the day-to-day school nutrition operations at an assigned school site; analyzes effectiveness, assures compliance with District, State and federal laws, regulations and safety and sanitation procedures.
Prepares menus, assuring compliance with regulations and requirements; estimates and orders amount of food and supplies need; monitors and controls expenditures; maintains assigned budget.
Selects school nutrition employees; directs, assigns, schedules and evaluates school nutrition personnel; conducts training sessions for new employees.
Inspects lunchroom and kitchen area daily to assure compliance with health, safety and sanitation requirements and regulations.
Plans work schedules and coordinates daily work for efficient use of labor; receives calls from employees and calls substitutes as necessary.
Trains and assists employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and in maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.
Maintains, prepares and reviews a variety of menu production records, inventories, logs and reports; accumulates data and inputs information into a computer as appropriate and files documents as necessary.
Supervises and participates in food preparation and distribution to District students and staff; plans for catered events such as meetings, activities and parties; plans and coordinates school nutrition operations with school activities to improve school and community relations and increase student participation.
Communicates with students, staff, faculty, and outside organizations to exchange information, receives suggestions, and resolves issues related to school nutrition.
Participates in, schedules and attends in-service meetings and workshops.
Assumes responsibility for the security of revenue from cafeteria services until it has been turned over to proper authorities.
Serves as second confirmation of cash and count as recorded on daily deposit slips and daily cash reconciliation sheets.
Evaluates the performance of all cafeteria employees using the Incident Report form as needed; completes personnel evaluation forms for school nutrition assistants and cashier.
Maintains the following records required by the Department of Agriculture: Perpetual Inventory and Quarterly Food Inventories.
Notifies the School Nutrition Operations Coordinator when repairs or replacement are needed.
Attends monthly meetings for School Nutrition Managers and aids in menu planning.
Verifies receipt of food and supplies; notes inaccuracies on invoices; signs all invoices.
Attendance recommended at OVEC Workshop.
Maintains required SNA certification continuing education hours.
Required to wear tops provided by the program and either white, blue, black, or khaki slacks, walking shorts, or skirts. Hair restraints must be worn at all times.
Maintains an accurate time sheet; submits all timesheets for employees at location to the Director of School Nutrition twice monthly.
Becomes familiar with and develops practices that will result in successful completion of school nutrition program goals as defined by the School Nutrition Comprehensive Study Committee and approved by the Board of Education.
Performs such other tasks as may be assigned by the Director of School Nutrition or the Superintendent.