Cafeteria Manager - Austin, United States - IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools

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Austin, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Description

Role Mission:

The Cafeteria Manager leads 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.

They assign duties and tasks to the rest of the team so appropriate quantities of food are ordered, prepared, and served according to the school's meal schedules.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

implementing IDEA's Wellness Policy, monitoring the financial health of their cafeteria operation, following all state & local health food establishment codes, and coordinating with campus leaders in making College For All a reality.

What We Offer

Compensation:

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $26.80 for 0 years of experience and $33.50

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.
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:

Mission Focus

- focuses on IDEA's core purpose of getting all students into college.

Record of Results holds high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals. Managing Others to Deliver Results

- leads team to achieve measurable and ambitious results.

Problem Solving able to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies for achieving quantifiable goals.
Coaching & Developing develops team through formal and informal methods; makes professional development a top priority.
Communication effectively conveys information using a variety of channels and techniques.
Continuous Improvement proactively identifies opportunities to improve and consistently reflects on past actions to guide future decisions.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma required, some college preferred
Experience: 2+ years in school food service or restaurant related
1+ years having worked in a supervisory roll or leading a team
Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas driver's license Valid Food Handler's card

What You'll Do - Accountabilities:
Zero follow-up findings for the campus on internal counting and claiming audits 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.

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

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

Ensure each meal is delivered on time and serving lines are is ready and fully stocked for all meal periods
Conduct and coordinate Breakfast in the Class audits with a target compliance accuracy of 100%
Prepare all recipes as designed by HQ CNP and report recipe/menu errors and suggested enhancements to the Nutrition Team immediately
Ensure all menu items are available to all students
Create a welcoming and friendly environment in cafeteria, kitchen and at each point of service
Execute recipes and follow food storage best practices to ensure items have desired taste and are served at proper temperatures
Follow best practices for presenting menus and promoting participation
Use campus parent functions (i.e. report card night,) to speak to parents about the advantages of participating in our meal program

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