JOB DESCRIPTION:          Cafeteria Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the responsibilities listed below.

REPORTS TO:         Food Service Director/Principal

JOB GOALS:            To serve the students attractive and nutrition meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness; and to support the Mission Statement of the Estill County School System.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans school lunch and school breakfast menus according to meal pattern requirements and recommendations from the District School Food Service Director.
2. Works with cooks in evaluating planned menus for meal pattern requirements, nutrient content, appearance and student acceptance in accordance with district standards.
3. Plans maximum use of USDA donated foods.
4. Maintains a standard recipe file and ensures the use of standardized recipes in food preparation and sees that standardized recipes are converted as needed to yield desired quantity.
5. Directs the use of accepted procedures in the preparation of all foods to ensure palatability and nutrient content.
6. Ensures the use of recommended methods in measuring or weighing ingredients.
7. Supervises food production and meal service to assure that planned menus are used and that emergency substitutes comply with meal pattern requirements.
8. Monitors production and service to ensure compliance with local and state Health Department sanitation regulations.
9. Ensures that food is thawed, served and held at the correct temperatures.
10. Works with cooks on effective merchandising techniques.
11. Maintains menu and production records according to procedures established by the State Agency and school district policies.
12. Plans effective use of leftover foods.
13. Uses school district’s standard procedures, records and forms to requisition and/or purchase food, supplies and equipment.
14. Receives food and non-food supplies in accordance with School District policies and checks invoices against original orders.
15. Follows school district’ procedures for inspection of goods received for quality specified and for the return of unacceptable goods.
16. Supervises and ensures proper storage of purchased foods, USDA donated foods and non-food supplies in accordance with storage requirements.
17. Implements and supervises the appropriate inventory procedures for purchased foods, USDA donated foods, supplies and equipment as established by the school district and State Agencies.
18. Supervises the activities of cafeteria workers.
19. Organizes work assignments and schedules for all cafeteria workers and supervises the implementation of these assignments.
20. Provides on-the-job training in such areas as the use and care of equipment, food production, sanitation, storage, record keeping and human relations.
21. Maintains a financially sound program.
22. Ensures that all financial management procedures assigned are carefully followed.
23. Completes all assigned daily records and reports accurately and submits all required reports to the district central office on a timely basis.
24. Supervises and trains workers in the use and care of equipment.
25. Requests repairs and replacement of equipment as needed.
26. Inspects refrigeration and freezer units on a regular basis.
27. Supervises the use of basic procedures required for the cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, utensils and equipment.
28. Establishes a routine cleaning schedule and checkup system complies with requirements as specified by local and state Health Departments and school district policies.
29. Establishes an effective insect and rodent control system according to school district procedures.
30. Develops an effective system of garbage and refuse disposal and storage according to school district procedures.
31. Identifies potentially hazardous areas and takes appropriate preventive measurers.
32. Follows school district’s first aid procedures.
33. Knows procedures for the use and operation of fire extinguishers for each type of fire.
34. Reports accidents and refers potential safety hazards to the District School Food Service Director and/or School Administrator.
35. Promotes a program of nutrition education and cooperates with teachers in implementing the district-wide Nutrition Education Plan.
36. Works with students, parents and teachers in implementing the school district’s student and parent involvement program.
37. Keeps students, teachers and parents informed of daily/weekly menus and the services provided by the school food service program.
38. Participates in local school district in-service meetings and training programs for school food service personnel.
39. Participates in area, state and national workshops and other professional growth activities as opportunities are made available.
40. Participates in professional association activities.
41. Maintains confidentiality of students and/or staff.
42. Performs other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:       Days and salary pursuant to district salary schedules.