Cafeteria Manager/Computer Operator, 200 days

Job Description

Position Title: CAFETERIA MANAGER/COMPUTER OPERATOR

(hours 6:30AM-1:30PM)

IMMEDIATE Principal (Child Nutrition Coordinator is also a supervisory role in

SUPERVISOR: the case of Cafeteria Manager)

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Jefferson County Salary Scale, Pay Grade E; commensurate with experience and education level

EMPLOYMENT Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8; extended

TERM: employment terms may be established by JCBOE

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and JCBOE's Evaluation Policy for Service Personnel

SUMMARY

In addition to the Performance Responsibilities, Qualifications, Physical Demands, and

Work Environment contained in the Cook III job description; the following performance expectations are applicable to Cafeteria Manager/Computer Operator:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participating in and directing the operation of the child nutrition program at
  
• the assigned school.
  
• Assisting principal/assistant principal with the evaluation of kitchen staff.
  
• Preparing weekly assignment schedules for kitchen staff.
  
• Ensuring compliance with the West Virginia State Department of Education

Child Nutrition Program Policy 4321.1.

• Ensuring compliance with Jefferson County Board of Health sanitation regulations.
  
• Cooperating with Jefferson County Health Department personnel in kitchen inspections.
  
• Verifying and submitting food inventories and financial records to Coordinator of Child Nutrition.
  
• Plans and directs the preparation and serving of all food in the cafeteria.
  
• Demonstrates professionalism and support the county's commitment to creating an environment where all employees feel safe and accepted.
  
• Exercises courtesy, respect, and tact when dealing with fellow employees, staff, and students
  
• Assumes responsibility for the security of food and supplies.
  
• Supervises the storage and care of foods and supplies.
  
• Assumes responsibility for the security of revenue from cafeteria services.
  
• Sees that menus developed by the Coordinator of Child Nutrition are followed without deviation.
  
• Supervises and participates in the preparation and serving of food.
  
• Oversees and participates in the cleaning of kitchen, serving, storage, and dining areas.
  
• Assigns, directs, plans and supervises the work of cafeteria employees.
  
• Keeps employee time records.
  
• Plans work schedules, and arranges for substitutes when required.
  
• Instructs new cafeteria employees in performing their assigned tasks.
  
• Directs sanitation procedures.
  
• Plans, directs, and supervises cleaning schedules for the eating area of the cafeteria.
  
• Inspects the kitchen, cooking and mixing utensils, and employees for cleanliness and sanitary purposes.
  
• Assumes responsibility for checking that all equipment in the cafeteria areas is in safe, working condition, and notifies the appropriate authority when repairs or replacements are needed.
  
• Maintains accurate records on food and supplies received and used.
  
• Responsible for maintaining temperature charts.
  
• Assumes the responsibility for maintaining and submitting to the County Office all reports required by Coordinator of Child Nutrition in a timely and accurate fashion.
  
• Is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the computerized lunch program as approved by the Jefferson County Board of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

"'Cafeteria Manager/Computer Operator' means a person employed to direct the operation of a food services program in a school, including assigning duties to employees, approving requisitions for supplies and repairs, keeping inventories, inspecting areas to maintain high standards of sanitation, preparing financial reports and keeping records pertinent to food services of a school and a qualified person employed to operate computers." (Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8).

• High school diploma or GED and passing scores on the required state competency test for Cafeteria Manager and Computer Operator and in accordance with applicable statues on service hiring requirements.
  
• Holds and maintains SafeServe certification.
  
• Ability to demonstrate patience while working with children.
  
• Ability to learn new skills; flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
  
• Ability to work well with others, follow written and oral directions and complete assignments given.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students,peers, parents, staff members, and vendors.
  
• Self-motivated and works without direct supervision.
  
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position.
  
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions whether furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form consistent with the duties of this position.
  
• Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.
  
• Ability to perform duties in a full compliance with county requirements and Board Policies and Standard Operating Procedures, including the Employee Code of Conduct
  
• Ability to promote harmonious working relationships with staff and outside representatives.
  
• Oral and written communication skills consistent with the duties of this position.
  
• Interpersonal relationship skills consistent with the duties of this position.
  
• Dress is appropriate and conforms to safety standards.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop,

reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions. While

performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds (of inventory, materials, kitchen equipment, etc). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material and adjusting focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with students, staff, and vendors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud

(60-90 dB) reflective of a school kitchen/cafeteria. Work environment includes working with heat from ovens and cold temperatures of a freezer/walk-in cooler.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

A successful work history and a minimum of three supervisory references required for consideration.

Jefferson County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes supervisory references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate's qualifications.

Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application, provide requested items, or falsification of information will result in the application not being considered.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this

position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this

position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.