Food Service Manager Trainee
Allen Independent School District (TX) - Allen, TX
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The Food Service Manager Trainee is responsible for learning all areas of school food service management and procedures as required by federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves daily food preparation, service of meals, and clean-up of kitchen and serving areas in the most efficient manner possible as directed by the cafeteria manager and/or supervisor. The position must uphold the standards of the program and provide a positive leadership role while achieving high customer satisfaction. The trainee will learn and implement quality food production, customer service, and training of campus personnel, as well as adherence to all HACCP policies and procedures. The position operates student nutrition satellite operations under the direction of the cafeteria manager and/or supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Assists cafeteria manager in maintaining integrity, accountability, and required documentation of the Student Nutrition Program through compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Responsible for opening and closing satellite kitchen operations as needed.
- Assists with daily food preparation and ensures quality products, proper temperatures, food presentation, garnishing, and portion control are performed as directed.
- Completes records that reflect an accurate report of planned menus, food produced, served, and discarded.
- Verifies, counts, and prepares deposits on a daily basis as directed.
- Completes other record keeping as assigned.
- Assists cafeteria manager with daily receipt of deliveries, including submitting invoices weekly, taking monthly inventory, managing or assisting with money reconciliation, making deposits, and other recordkeeping duties.
- Provides an environment conducive to protecting the health and well-being of the school's children through high levels of sanitation standards.
- Trains staff on HACCP policies and procedures and ensures compliance with all regulations and health codes.
- Monitors work area to provide a safe environment for performance of work.
- Responsible for positive interactions with parents, staff, students, and community; works to resolve questions, concerns, or requests in a professional and cooperative manner.
- Responsible for excellent customer service in operations.
- Assists with implementing a marketing plan to create an atmosphere that attracts students and encourages participation.
- Learns to train employees on correct usage, cleaning, and preventative maintenance on all equipment.
- Ensures work orders are placed for all necessary maintenance of kitchen and satellite operations.
- Attends meetings as directed and participates in staff development activities.
- Performs related duties as requested by the district director and/or supervisor.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
- One year of school food service experience preferred
- Obtain Food Manager Certificate accepted by the Texas Department of State Health Services within 30 days of hire
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and written)
- Ability to supervise and train a diverse staff
- Effective planning and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of basic principles of quantity cooking
- Ability to handle money efficiently and perform routine mathematical calculations
- Ability to work as a team player under pressure
- Proficient in computer applications
- Dependable, reliable, prompt, courteous, and cooperative
Benefits
- Pay Grade OS02, $15.37 - $18.21 hourly rate commensurate with experience according to District salary schedule
- 181 days of work
