School Cafeteria Manager in Training

Please apply online at www.rockwallisd.com, Child Nutrition Manager Trainee

Job Overview
To train in all areas of a Child Nutrition Manager, for advancement in becoming a Cafeteria Manager. Responsible for the supervision, training, and management of the campus food service staff and operation of kitchen to ensure that nutritional requirements and appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in accordance with TDA, USDA, District guidelines, State and local health department regulations.

Responsibilities

• Commit to training to become a Child Nutrition Manager.
• Accept assignments to be interim Child Nutrition Manager as needed at different campus cafeterias.
• Assist overseeing the campus cafeteria budget by managing labor, food and other costs to meet or exceed budget projections.
• Assist with producing and maintain balanced employee work schedules.
• Communicate effectively to direct daily activities of employees in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Assist with supervising, training and cross-training employees at your assigned campus, promoting efficiency, employee morale, and teamwork.
• Assist with maintaining food production that ensures the safety and quality of food according to state and local policies and procedures as well as department requirements.
• Ensure that food items are stored in a safe and hazard-free environment and an accurate monthly inventory is recorded and maintained in order to minimize food waste.
• Maintain all serving schedules and ensure that all menu items are served according to menu specifications defined by department policies and procedures.
• Assist with establishing and enforcing standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations. Complete checklists and logs as required.
• Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records, including but not limited to daily bank deposits.
• Submit work order requests as needed for equipment and kitchen. Follow up on work orders to ensure a safe, efficient working environment.
• Oversee and document student/parent involvement in campus department activities. Participate in campus events as appropriate. Events may be scheduled after normal working day.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of marketing/merchandising strategies. Create an inviting atmosphere in serving areas.
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Monitor the work and issue work assignments to the assigned the assigned campus food service workers.

Experience

• Three years of management experience in food service preferred but not required.
• Minimum of one year experience in school food service required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also being self-motivated.

Join us in creating a welcoming atmosphere where our students can enjoy delicious meals while receiving top-notch service!