Assistant Food Service Manager at Bryant Public Schools in Bryant, AR

Job description

Bryant School District Assistant Food Service Manager Department: Food Service Job Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Food Service Manager Grade/Level: Classified Amount of Travel Required: Varies Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised: Food Service Workers Work Schedule: 220 -day contract. Hours vary and include a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. However, the daily schedule may vary depending on the needs of the district. POSITION SUMMARY Food Service Assistant Managers are responsible, under the direction of the Food Service Manager, for the daily operation of cafeterias in schools throughout the district. Their responsibilities include supervision of food service workers while preparing, cooking, and serving large quantities of food for students and staff and maintaining safe and sanitary conditions in accordance with state health regulations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) • Consult with Food Service Manager on quantity and quality of food needed. • Assist Food Service Manager in planning menus that meet all reimbursable meal program requirements and that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability. • Assist Food Service Manager in monitoring menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically. • Assist Food Service Manager in submitting recommendations for food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs. • Assist Food Service Manager in directing and evaluating the activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals. • Train new employees. • Maintain a pleasant work environment for employees by promoting good work habits. • Assist Food Service Manager in Completing paperwork needed to comply with state and federal requirements. • Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry. • Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries. • Cook food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served. • Ensure that kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, work areas, and cafeteria tables are cleaned to ensure cleanliness and functional operation. • Oversee deliveries of food and supplies to ensure that orders are correct. • Apportion and serve food to students and staff in accordance with USDA and state guidelines. • Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment. • Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures. • Take inventory of supplies and equipment. • Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed. • Count money, run required reports, and take funds to the bank for deposit, as assigned. • Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse. • Report suspected bullying to the building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies. • Adhere to all policies of the District. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. • Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people. • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. • Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, rac