Revised* Full-time Cafeteria Manager

Full Time
Downingtown, PA 19335
Posted
Job description
    JobID: 2696

    Position Type:
    Food Service/Cafeteria Manager
    Date Posted:
    3/16/2023
    Location:
    IU TCHS - Brandywine Campus
    Closing Date:
    05/02/2023

    The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has an opening for a full-time Cafeteria Manager .

    Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

    We strive to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

    If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don’t wait – apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

    The CCIU is currently offering a sign on bonus of up to $1,500 for candidates who apply and are subsequently hired for a permanent position (full-time or part-time) between March 16, 2023, and October 31, 2023. More information will be shared with eligible individuals at the time of hire.

    Quick Facts:
    Location: Countywide - this position supports buildings in Phoenixville, Downingtown, and West Grove. Some travel will be required.
    Anticipated start date: Upon conclusion of the hiring process
    Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 hours a day including a half hour unpaid lunch.
    Work Hours: 7 AM - 3 PM
    Exempt Status: Non-exempt position
    Salaried or Hourly: Salaried
    Remote Work Available: Not at this time


    SUMMARY OF POSITION:
    With direction and guidance from the Food Service Manager, the Cafeteria Manager is responsible for the efficient, budget conscious operation of food service programs, coordination of day-to-day food service operation, and organization and production as needed and in accordance with the National School Lunch Program/the Child and Adult Care Food Program (NSLP/CACFP), and the Pennsylvania Department of Education/U.S. Department of Agriculture (PDE/USDA) guidelines, for the three TCHS campuses, nine Head Start/Child Care sites, one Charter School and two satellite programs.

    This position is responsible for the front and back of the house, catered events at a variety of locations including locations other than the three TCHS campuses, and our CCIU operated adult café located at TCHS Brandywine. The base schedule for this position is 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. but may change to accommodate the needs of the organization.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Education and Experience
      • High School diploma required.
      • Food manager certification from the health department is required.
      • Associates degree and/or equivalent educational experience, with an academic major in food and nutrition or a related field, and at least 2 years of relevant school nutrition program experience preferred.
      • Supervisory experience preferred.
      • Some college, or bachelor’s degree in a nutrition/food service-related program preferred.
      • Some institutional food service experience, at a high-volume commercial food service operation preferred. This includes but is not limited to preparing; hot food, salads, sandwiches, pastry, bakery and ala carte items. As well as the stocking, maintaining and/or coordination of vending services, and the production of catered food for meetings and events.
      • Knowledge of regulations associated with the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs and the Child and Adult Care Food Program preferred.
      • Experience using the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) process control system in all aspects of the food service program preferred.
      • Excellent time management skills, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
      • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
      • The ability to provide professional customer service.
      • Proficient in, and/or willing to learn Office 365, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), point of sale software, and/or any other software applications as required.
    • Other Required Certifications/Items
      • Food Managers Certification from the Chester County Health Department.
      • Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.

    ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Plan, organize, direct, and control the school food service program to ensure that it is administered in accordance with Federal laws, State Board Regulations, and school system policies.
      • Work with the Food Service Manager to provide leadership and direction for lead cooks, and cafeteria and student worker staff.
      • Ensure each new employee completes and receives their online civil rights training certificate their first day of employment.
      • Establish and enforce standards for personal appearance and cleanliness and review periodically with the staff.
      • Review job description and evaluation rubric with each employee within the first week of employment.
      • Instruct staff in accepted food service practices.
        • Supervise and regularly monitor the performance of lead cooks, and cafeteria workers to ensure that food service policies and procedures are being accurately followed.
        • Assist lead cooks with developing and providing new employee orientation and training for cafeteria and student workers.
      • Inform staff of policy and procedural changes when received from the Food Service Manager.
      • Provide ongoing on-the job training to staff in efficient operational practices.
      • Prepare and post a master daily work schedule for direct reports.
        • Is responsible for working with the Assistant Food Service Manager to secure substitutes for direct reports.
        • Responsible for assisting staff with reporting absences to Frontline as/if necessary.
        • Responsible for providing coverage/serving as a substitute for lead cooks and/or cafeteria workers as/if needed.
        • Responsible for the timely review of bi-weekly time sheets for lead cooks and cafeteria workers as/if needed.
        • Responsible for completing an election sheet(s) for direct reports when needed.
        • Responsible for approving employees leave/worker comp in Frontline.
      • Responsible for evaluating employee performance, and for providing constructive feedback and/or discipline as appropriate.
    • Monitor school food service operations to ensure that meals served are nutritionally adequate, standards of safety and sanitation are met following the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) process control system, and that proper records are maintained.
      • Monitor food preparation and serving, ensuring that food is tasty, served attractively and at the correct temperature, prepared economically, and portioned properly.
      • Monitor correct quantity cooking techniques.
      • Monitor workstation, time, and motion economy.
      • Monitor use and care of all equipment.
      • Monitor and instruct staff in safety precautions in all phases of food service operations.
      • Monitor required sanitation measures.
      • Ensure use of CCIU standardized recipes or recommend improvement.
      • Monitor proper handling, storing, and use of leftover food.
    • Cooperate with executive director, principals, teachers, and others in developing and implementing the system level policy regarding meals for the economically needy pupils.
    • Develop and/or maintain a template for purchasing food products and other supplies.
      • Oversee food orders
      • Assist Lead cook in developing their weekly food ordering template.
      • Develop order guides for yearly disposable ware and small equipment bids.
      • Responsible for attending CCIU disposable ware and small equipment bid opening.
      • Assist lead cooks as needed in completing their daily production prep worksheets in Excel.
    • Assist Food Service Manager in evaluating all phases of the school food service program. Identify needs and implement and/or assist with implementing program improvement as appropriate. Cooperate with other school personnel and educational agency teams in conducting program evaluation.
    • Performs other related duties assigned by Food Service Manager.

    ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS:

    • Ability to work with little or no supervision.
    • Ability to organize, delegate, instruct, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline staff.
    • Ability to solve problems and use a common-sense approach to decision making.
    • Must be a team player.
    • Ability to prepare and maintain necessary records and reports.
    • Ability to demonstrate high personal standards for food service.
    • Ability to learn, follow, and be knowledgeable in NSLP, CACFP, PDE, and USDA guidelines.
    • Ability to extend a recipe and accurately determine food requirements.
    • The ability to calculate and communicate the nutritional analysis of food/a recipe.
    • Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel with accuracy.
    • Ability to have courtesy and tact in dealing with people.
    • Effective and professional verbal and written communication.
    • Ability to accurately operate a computerized point of sale system.

    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Skills and Abilities
      • Language Skills
        • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence.
        • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
      • Mathematical Skills
        • Ability to add and subtract two digits numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s with accuracy.
        • Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurements and volume.
      • Reasoning Ability
        • Ability to apply common sense, carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
        • Ability to solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
      • Other Skills and Abilities
        • Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students.
        • Ability to obtain a PA driver’s license.
        • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
      • Ability to perform duties in accordance with district requirements and IU Board policies.
    Physical Demands:
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit
      • 0-1 hours at a time.
      • 1-2 hours per day.
      • Required 2-4 hours of standing at a time, 4-6 hours per day.
      • Requires 2-4 hours of walking at a time, 4-6 hours per day.
      • Requires 0-1 hours of driving a van at a time, 0-2 hours per day.
    • The employee is frequently required to talk and listen.
    • The position requires the employee to frequently repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times.
    • The position requires the employee to frequently use hand strength to grasp utensils.
    • The position requires the employee to lift and or move approximately the following:
      • Between 20 to 35 lbs.; consistently, daily, and lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally
      • Daily the employee is required to tray, pre-portion and move steam table pans and bun pans weighing 9 to 15 pounds, up to 24 times a day during a 4-hour period.

    Work Environment:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 90º and below 32º and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces.
    • The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interacts with public and other workers.
    • The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others.
    • The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard.

    Salary Range 2022-23 School Year:
    • Project Staff, Band 12, Non-exempt
    • Annual salary range: $47,980 - $59,975; placement on salary scale dependent upon years of experience in a similar role

    Schedule:
    Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 12-month position (260 days)

    SD

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.

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