Description

 

Role Mission: The Cafeteria Assistant Manager assists the Cafeteria Manager in leading the CNP team at the campus level on our mission in becoming one of the healthiest school districts in the nation. They adhere to the food and nutrition standards set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and relevant state agencies.  Daily and weekly, they place orders for food and supplies, monitor the quality of the food production in the kitchen and deliver on our promise to that all students getting a nutritious and appealing meal every day.  Other duties include, but are not limited to:  maintaining sales records, processing payments, data entry, customer service (parents and students), inventory management, and coordinating with Cafeteria Manager in making College For All a reality.

 

What We Offer

 

Compensation:

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $17.92 for 0 years of experience and $22.40.This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

 

Other Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

 

Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to​ 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

 

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

 

 

What You Bring -- Competencies:

The ability to motivate, delegate, and lead a team to accomplish goals. Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and processes used in food production and management. Strong understanding of safety and sanitation practices involved with food production. Has the ability to understand and interpret data (charts, graphs, etc.). Can handle stress well to meet deadlines. Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy with understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel). Able to follows verbal and written direction and asks for clarification as needed. Demonstrates problem solving, adaptability and flexibility. Good mathematical skills and basic finance understanding.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Experience:  2+ years in food service, restaurant, or hospitality industryLicense or Certification: Valid Texas driver's license, Valid Food Handler's card

 

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:

 

Zero follow-up findings for the campus on internal audits of counting and claiming procedures by last day of school.

Direct the team to execute the approved menu 100% every day Ensure every student participating in the meal program takes a reimbursable meal Ensure all methods of counting and claiming are compliantObserve that counting and claiming is happening at time of serviceCheck that all counts of student meals are accurateEnter all counts correctly into internal trackers and PrimeroEdge

Campus meets 85% retention by June 30.

Recruit top notch FSS and FSS Sub candidates from the areaHold weekly employee huddles; topics vary between operations and nutritional matters Review and submit employee’s timesheets every Tuesday so employees are paid accurately every 2 weeks Use the Staff Development Cycle to provide formal, timely and appropriate feedback on individual work performance and growth opportunities Development of Cafeteria Assistant Manager with goal of preparing them for potential promotion to Cafeteria ManagerFSS with leadership potential into candidates for promotion

Campus meets budgeted participation for breakfast and lunch by the last day of school.

Conduct Breakfast in the Class audits with a target compliance accuracy of 100%Report recipe/menu errors to the Cafeteria Manager immediatelyUse campus parent functions (i.e. report card night, ) to speak to parents about the advantages of participating in our meal programIdentify students bringing lunch from home, speak to student(s), and identify the reason as to why; report findings to Cafeteria Manager

Campus meets the IDEA Healthy Kids Here standard by Nov 1 and maintains through the last day of school.

Refer to the HKH self-assessment checklist for recommendations and techniques  Promote more consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables through food preparation & display  Rotate milk to ensure freshest product is available to all students  Decorate the serving line with signage that provides both color and nutritional information that will appeal to students  Implement and maintain salad bar to College Prep students (where salad bars are approved

Campus meets an average "A" rating on internal operations audits with no relevant follow up findings by June 30.

Follow the designated menu every day; do not serve items outside our advertised menu  Follow established policies & procedures for a food service operation as per the state guidelines  Track changes in compliance and internal policies and implement as needed Correct issues identified as non-compliant  Reach out to HQ CNP as needed for guidance in matters of finance, nutrition, and operations  Complete food production records daily

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Food Service Specialists Food Service Specialist Substitutes

Learn more about IDEA

At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.  Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values

 

To Apply 

 

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IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.