Assistant Manager Cafeteria High School

Job Title: CN High School Assistant Manager Job Type: Auxiliary
Dept./School: SS High School Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports To: Child Nutrition Manager Pay Grade:M3 ($14.00 - $16.00)(DOE)
Grade(s) Level: 9th 12th Days/Dates:182(SY 2025-2026)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist the Campus High School Manager in the areas of supervision training and management of the campus child nutrition operation including daily edit checks computer reconciling and reporting essentials. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by the school menu requirements established by the Central Office and meet health codes promulgated by city and state agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Food Handler Certificate
• Valid Texas drivers license with driving record that meets District requirements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of methods materials equipment and appliances used in food preparation
• Ability to manage personnel
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Ability to perform basic math

Experience:

• Food handlers and sanitation course either before or during the first year as an assistant manager.
• At least three years experience in institutional food service operations preferred
• One-year experience in child nutrition required
  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Ability to oversee and maintain work schedules and production records.
2. Ability to direct daily activities in the kitchen and cafeteria.
3. Forecast and order appropriate amount of food and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
4. Maintain food production that ensures the safety and quality of food according to policies procedures and department requirements.
5. Ensure that food items are stored in a safe and hazard-free environment.
6. Maintain all serving schedules and ensure that all food items are served according to menu specifications defined by departmental policiesand procedures.
7. Establish and enforce standards of cleanliness health and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
8. Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial production and activity records.
9. Supervise and train employees at the campus promoting efficiency employee morale and teamwork.
10. Maintain a safe and hazard-free working environment.
11. Maintain logs on all maintenance required on equipment within the school food service department.
12. Perform preventive maintenance checklist and inform administration.
13. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cafeteria employees

EQUIPMENT USED:

Uses large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer mixer pressure steamer sharp cutting tools ovens dishwashers; food and utility carts.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Stand walk push and pull; lift and carry some stooping bending and kneeling. Limited exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures.

Required Experience:

Manager