Cafeteria Manager Assistant

PAY GRADE:    430  (Min. $144.16/day)
WORK DAYS:    177

Contact: FANSjobs@pisd.edu for any inquiries

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Complete and maintain an accredited sanitation course certification
• Complete manager training requirements
• Twelve hours of continuing education annually based on USDA standards

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Cash handling skills and ability to perform routine mathematical calculations
• Fundamental computer and email proficiency               
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, office equipment and various computer applications   
• Ability to interact with all people in a courteous and customer service focused manner
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic principles of quality cooking

Experience:

• One year of public school food service experience or three years of food service operation management

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Compliance and Program Accountability

• Prepare and maintain production records that reflect an accurate report of planned meals, food produced and food discarded
• Maintain accurate on-site reports of daily and monthly financial, production and activity records
• Input work orders for equipment maintenance needs and ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner

Personnel Management

• Assist manager with preparation of daily work schedules to ensure proper scheduling of employees for efficient operations
• Manage employees at the school site, promoting employee growth, efficiency, morale and teamwork
• Provide leadership to ensure school meals are served in a pleasant environment by courteous staff

Food Production and Procurement

• Maintain all serving schedules; ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental guidelines
• Responsible for presenting quality food in an attractive manner
• Assist with ordering food and supplies according to department schedules
• Ensure proper food items are on hand to prepare published menu

Sanitation, Safety and Security

• Maintain food production that ensures the safety and quality of food per departmental guidelines and Plano Health Department requirements
• Ensure that food items are stored in a safe and hazard free environment
• Maintain a sanitary environment following food service and city health department codes and regulations
• Maintain a safe and hazard-free working environment

Professional Growth and Development

• Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Assisting at other campuses as needed
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assist Cafeteria Manager in the supervision and performance evaluation of all FANS Specialist/Cashiers on the campus site

Equipment Used:

• Large and small kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to, electric slicer, institutional mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, food utility carts and computer
   

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Able to learn and apply new methods in all areas; initiator; makes suggestions for improvements

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures; excessive humidity, dampness or chilling
• Excessive noise, intermittent; fumes, smoke, or gases; solvents (degreasing agents); grease and oils
• Work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects
• Work with hands in water