JOB DESCRIPTION:  School Food Services Assistant Manager - Middle/High School

CONTRACT TERMS:  190-Day Calendar

REPORTS TO:  Director of School Food Nutrition

SCCS CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE:  Grade 5

Fair Labor Standards Act:  Non-Exempt

Work Hours: 6:00am-2:00pm

OVERALL PURPOSE:

The job of School Food Services Assistant Manager is to provide support to the food service activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for organizing food preparation activities; overseeing and assisting cafeteria workers with food preparation and serving; confirming quantities and quality of food items are available for use; providing written reports; and complying with mandated health requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Food service experience, preferably in a school setting

Food Handlers/SafeServ Certificate

Essential Functions & Duties:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Oversees implementation of local food service rules and regulations.
• Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature for the purpose of presenting items that will be accepted by students and/or staff.
• Implements planned menu for the purpose of meeting students' mandated daily nutritional requirements.
• Inspects food and/or supply deliveries for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements.
• Inventories food, condiments, supplies and equipment at specified intervals for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
• Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards.
• Assists Manager with site operations for the purpose of providing safe and efficient food services at the assigned site in compliance with mandated nutritional requirements and health standards.
• Assists Manager with assigned site operations (supervise personnel, create menus, monitor meal accounts and expenditures, evaluate new products and/or menus, etc.) for the purpose of providing efficient food services at the assigned site in compliance with established nutritional and health requirements.
• Monitors food service operations (kitchen equipment, trays, utensils, staff assignments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe, clean and sanitary working environment in compliance with standard practices and established nutritional and health standards.
• Orders food, equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining an adequate inventory to maintain operations within established nutritional and budget guidelines.
• Orients new employees to work center and school site processes for the purpose of providing information regarding site operations and activities.
• Assists in overseeing the preparation, cooking, serving and transportation of food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting projected meal quantities and mandated nutritional and health standards and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as needed for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations.
• Prepares a variety of documentation (meal program records, reconciliation reports, cash summary, time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Processes receipts for the purpose of completing and documenting transactions and/or preparing bank deposits.
• Reconciles transactions (meal counts, monies collected, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining account balances in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Responds to inquires of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding available food items and/or food service policies and practices.
• Schedules work hours and assignments for cafeteria employees for the purpose of ensuring adequate coverage for daily operations.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
• Supervises food service workers and other personnel as assigned (orients, trains, evaluates, etc.) for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force and meeting shift requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting (40 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. 

Generally, the job requires 20% walking, and 80% standing.  

EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the district supervisor at least annually.

CLEARANCES: 

Criminal Justice Fingerprint 

Background Clearance

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE

Social Circle City School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices.  It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and all accompanying regulations.