SUMMARY: The Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the General Manager in all aspects of the Food Nutrition /Dining Program for which he/she oversees.  This position will be year round, with schools and summer camp.

The Assistant Manager will ensure that all guidelines, relating to the NSLP, are adhered to in all schools, consistently as determined by the General Manager. Stay current with USDA regulations and ensure menus and processes are in compliance at all times.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 

Assist in the maintenance of systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development  using Whitsons approved systems and policies Manages program within all budgetary guidelines established by General Manager, District Manager and Whitsons. Assist in the Motivation, training, and managing subordinate Team Members. Assists in determining the necessary tools for the team to perform at satisfactory level. Act as client liaison and Manager when General Manager is not on premises. Maintain a harmonious working relationship with Team by demonstrating consistent and equitable treatment for all Team Members consistently in accordance with Company policies. Ensures compliance with applicable health regulations and ordinances and that all schools are prepared for any state or local board of health inspection. Participates with General Manager in budgets and operational financial forecasts and is able to explain variances. Responsible for accounting and documenting accurately all financial components. Understand and implement requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met and staff adequately trained. Assist in supervision and coordination of all production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management and Team Member training. Recruits, hires, develop and retain team using Company required systems, procedures and policies. Assists with recurring inventory; maintaining records to comply with Whitsons, government and accrediting agency standards. Understands and monitors with General Manager, all expenses such as food cost, labor cost and operating expenses while providing exceptional customer service. Assists General Manager in all purchasing and utilization of government commodities including processed goods. Helps prepares location for internal QA audit by using the “Check Yes” tools.

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Ensures marketing, merchandising in place effectually and current at all times. Participate with General Manager in monthly or bi-monthly communications to the client and DM, highlighting activity on a monthly basis including any financial information requested by client. Performs additional duties as assigned by General Manager from time to time. Learn and adhere to all company and district policies and ensure that entire team understands and follows them. Must spend 80% of workday in the schools observing and supporting team.