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Position Title: School Nutrition Cafeteria Manager
Site: School

Reports to: Director of School Nutrition and School Site Principal

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• School Nutrition Assistant Managers and/or
• School Nutrition Cashiers and/or
• School Nutrition Kitchen Assistants and School Nutrition Cafeteria Custodians

Salary: School Nutrition Manager Salary Scale
Work Days: varies; in accordance to school calendar
Work Hours: 8 hours per day; times vary, usually between 6:00am to 3:00pm

JOB SUMMARY: 

• Assures the smooth and efficient operation of the school cafeteria in a friendly and professional manner.
• Plans, organizes, directs, trains and oversees the preparation and serving of students and staff appealing nutritious meals according to the guidelines of the school Nutrition program governed by the USDA.
• Responsible for maintaining reports and the program to ensure nutritional, educational and financial requirements are met.
• Employee must exercise considerable independent judgement and initiative in planning, developing, coordinating and overseeing physical and human resources needed to effectively prepare and serve nutritious meals in pleasant eating environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion or pursuit of completion of GaDOE Manager Pathway and Culinary Pathway courses.
• Certification/Experience: School Nutrition experience preferred, minimum of two (2) years food service experience or equivalent, valid driver's license, clean Motor Vehicle Record, clear background check.
• Possess ServSafe training and certification or be able to obtain within the first six months of employment.
• Proficiency Skills: Written and oral communication skills, planning, organization, management, math and money handling, ability to multitask, computer competence, office machines, commercial kitchen equipment (care and keeping).
• Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, clean and well groomed, in good health, physical skills and stamina to perform essential duties for long periods of time, ability to lift 50 lbs., able to work in high heat and extreme cold on a regular basis, able to bend and squat and perform strenuous activities, such as sweeping/mopping floors, washing dishes, etc. on a regular basis. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

•  Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance. Notifies supervisor in a timely manner when absent.
• Demonstrates appropriate verbal, written and telephone communication skills.
• Adheres to chain of command.
• Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues.
• Adheres to cultural diversity guidelines.
• Participates in hiring and evaluation process for school nutrition employees.
• Maintains open and professional communication with staff regarding expectations, absences, and conduct.
• Demonstrates fairness, consistency, and discretion in handling attendance and behavior-related matters.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of office technology and computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities (Printer, POS, Reports, Email, Ordering, Inventory, Receipting, etc.)
• Maintains and manages files, records, reports, supplies, materials and equipment for the School Nutrition program at designated site in an appropriate and accessible manner in accordance with federal, state and local policies.
• Maintains and improves knowledge and skills to promote proficiency in all aspects of day to day operations of an efficient, well-organized school nutrition program.
• Requisitions food and supplies wisely and upon delivery, checks against order and invoice for quality, quantity and accuracy. Follows proper protocol for deliveries that don't meet these requirements.
• Prepares and submits accurate orders and reports to meet central office time schedules, including employee time records and absence reports.
• Operates the program within a budget and maintains a positive net worth.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use and care of commercial kitchen equipment and appliances as applicable to job responsibilities; reports needed repairs to the SN Director.
• Utilizes planned menus, standardized recipes and portion control when preparing and serving food.
• Plans and evaluates work schedules for staff to ensure meal service is started on time and customer wait time is kept to a minimum; plans and evaluates cleaning schedules to ensure kitchen, equipment and serving lines are clean and ready for  service again.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates personnel in all areas of food production, serving and storage; including safe and proper food handling in accordance with Health Department regulations.
• Plans, directs and participates in the preparation and serving of quality foods.
• Assesses flavor, appearance and overall quality of food to be served.
• Ensures primary workstations and responsibilities are covered at all times during the working day.
• Supervises cashiers during serving times to ensure student and adult meals have been recorded correctly; serves as back up cashier.
• Organizes, plans, directs and/or assembles snack and field trip meals when needed.
• Exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
• Adheres to the Professional Standards Commission Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material.
• Maintains a professional, clean, and well-groomed appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities; wears appropriate uniform and shoes.
• Reports all accidents using proper procedures and channels.
• Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties with little or no direct supervision.
• Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard-working attitude and management style.
• Consistently monitors and documents employee attendance and punctuality, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Addresses complaints and patterns of absenteeism or behavioral concerns tactfully and promptly, resolving conflicts as needed in accordance with district policies.
• Uses appropriate documentation and reporting tools to track leave, tardiness, and disciplinary issues.
• Participates in workshops and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges without complaints.
• Develops, promotes and participates in the marketing of the School Nutrition program.
• Develops activities for student involvement and cooperates with principal and staff to make the school nutrition program part of the total education experience.
• Obtains required yearly training hours to maintain certification.
• Confers with principal and/or director regarding personnel/production problems and faulty/inferior food.
• Works cooperatively with principal and school staff.
• Demonstrates loyalty to the school system and administration.
• Performs other duties as requested by the principal or SN Director.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and
sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who
require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET
Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the
complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights
violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1.mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 2.fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442 3.email: program.intake@usda.gov