Cafeteria Assistant Manager - IDEA Price Hill (22-23)

Company: IDEA Public Schools
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Description

Position at IDEA Public Schools

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 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 compliant
Observe that counting and claiming is happening at time of service
Check that all counts of student meals are accurate
Enter 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 area
Hold 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 Manager
FSS 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 immediately
Use campus parent functions (i.e. report card night, ) to speak to parents about the advantages of participating in our meal program
Identify 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

We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Food Service Specialists
Food Service Specialist Substitutes

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

Knowledge And Skills
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.

What We Offer

Compensation
Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.00 for 0 years of experience and $20.00.

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. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, com-muter benefits, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day. IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

To Apply

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About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States.

IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report's top high schools lists. IDEA serves nearly 75,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Southern Louisiana and Florida and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. Be on the lookout for IDEA schools opening near you-with new launches in Jacksonville, FL (2022). Cincinnati, OH (2022), and Arkansas (2023)!

When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

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.

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