Cafeteria Lead

TITLE: Cafeteria Lead

QUALIFICATIONS: (R) if required or (P) if preferred

• High school diploma or GED (P)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) (P)
• Strong leadership organizational and time management skills (R)
• Ability to follow recipes menus and food production schedules (R)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills (R)
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook (R)
• SERV Safe Certification (R)
• Identity Verified Prints Clearance Card (R)
• CPR/First Aid Certification (R)

*Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Cafeteria Manager

JOB GOAL: The Cafeteria Lead coordinates the daily preparation cooking and serving of nutritious meals for elementary students while ensuring full compliance with federal state and district nutrition standards. The Cafeteria Lead guides kitchen operations upholds food safety and sanitation protocols and monitors cafeteria staff to ensure efficient timely and safe meal service. This role also collaborates with the Cafeteria Manager and Cafeteria Workers to uphold school rules and ensure that both staff and students follow National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES:

• Plan and manage food preparation for daily meals and special events
• Capable of performing cooking serving and cashiering duties as needed to support daily operations

• Inspects food areas and equipment for quality cleanliness and temperature coordinating maintenance as needed
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations set by the Child Nutrition Services Office and the Arizona Department of Health
• Maintain accurate records including inventory orders and reimbursements; complete all required paperwork by designated deadlines
• Train staff on opening and closing procedures including computer use cash handling and endofday reporting in the managers absence
• Notify the Cafeteria Manager of any issues with food quality or condition of received items
• Performs inventory checks in accordance with the approved inventory system
• Assist the Cafeteria Manager with reports documentation and compliance tasks
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions standardized recipes and meal production schedules accurately

• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet strict serving deadlines
• Capacity to maintain focus and attention to detail in a fastpaced highvolume kitchen environment
• Ability to solve problems quickly and adapt to changes such as food shortages equipment malfunctions or staffing adjustments
• Effective decisionmaking under pressure particularly during peak meal service times.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with students coworkers and supervisors
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm courteous and professional especially when managing multiple demands or student interactions.

• Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent standing walking bending lifting and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry food items equipment and supplies. Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment safely
• Work in a fastpaced kitchen environment
• Ability to work in a noisy highenergy environment with large groups of children

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a school kitchen and cafeteria used for preparing and serving meals to students.
• Exposure to heat food odors cleaning chemicals and potentially slippery surfaces.
• Fastpaced environment with strict timelines during meal service

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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a 10month classified hourly position. Salary is based upon the Classified Hourly Placement Schedule as established by the Governing Board. Employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

EVALUATION:

This jobs performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on personnel evaluation.