Cafeteria Manager

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Under the supervision of the Principal, in collaboration with the Director I - Child Nutrition Services, the Cafeteria Manager supervises Cafeteria Workers and performs difficult semi-skilled and routine administrative work, participating in and supervising food services activities in the cafeteria; works on the floor with staff daily, and does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plan, coordinate, assign, oversee and participate as required in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food Follow central menus and ensure that foodstuffs are cooked in quantities according to menus, good dietary principles, and number of persons to be served Order food and supplies, receive and account for same, and maintain perpetual inventory as well as cost of food consumption records Inspect kitchen equipment, storeroom, food, and monitor employees to maintain proper sanitation and operation Instruct employees in the operation of equipment and use of utensils, and in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food Oversee and coordinate the cleaning and maintenance of culinary utensils, equipment and working area Maintain income and expenditure records; make bank deposits; collect, record and account for monies received for patrons Maintain records required by local, state, and federal auditors and health inspectors Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the preparation, cooking and serving of food in large quantities Thorough knowledge of food quality and values, and of nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups Some knowledge of special dietary requirements Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices used in ordering, receiving and storing food in large quantities Thorough knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in food handling and in the operation, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment, and work area Ability to plan and supervise the work of others Ability to train subordinates in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food Ability to prepare reports and other correspondence

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED Courses in home economics, food nutrition, or related fields Five (5) years of supervisory experience in the food services industry preferred