CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 80

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION:      FOOD & NUTRITION

TITLE:                         CAFE ASSISTANT MANAGER - ELEMENTARY

CALENDAR:               FOOD & NUTRITION ASSISTANT MGR - ELEM FULLTIME

                                    FOOD & NUTRITION ASSISTANT MGR – ELEM PART TIME

SALARY:                     GRADE 108

Job Goal:

Independently perform and work cooperatively with food service manager to collect and account for cash received during food service sales; and to assist in the performance of food service programs

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Food Handler's Certificate
• Previous experience in handling money desired
• Ability to make change rapidly and accurately
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to operate computerized cash register
• Ability to work with figures and to make arithmetic calculations
• Ability to communicate with parents and students regarding food service program
• Ability to fill in manager/supervisory duties in kitchen manager’s absence
• Knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations and rules
• Vision and hearing adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner

Core Job Functions:

• Display, demonstrate thorough knowledge of HACCP food safety guidelines and procedures
• Collect and account for prepayment and real time transactions of student meals
• Maintain appropriate change fund for registers
• Accurately perform cashiering duties and end of day procedures as requested
• Prepare, stock & maintain serving line area and/or assist in food preparation and clean up
• Accurate identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line; provide monitoring & guidance to customers to be sure selections meet federal guidelines are met
• Safely operate standard and specialized kitchen equipment, including convection/combi ovens, microwave ovens, dish washers, air fryer ovens, food warmers, coolers and freezers
• Set up serving line with appropriate serving equipment, utensils, safety measures
• Wash dishes and equipment according to Maricopa County Health Department guidelines
• Clean work areas and dispose of garbage daily
• Assist manager in verifying and monitoring HACCP procedures including temperature, sanitizer and storage logs
• Ensures product quality by visual inspection & adherence to cooking/serving guidelines provided to maintain customer satisfaction
• Assist in ordering/inventory tasks – assist in quality assurance of products served
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents and community, treating all with respect
• Perform manager duties as required in absence of manager/supervisor
• Performs all related duties as required
• Performs all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed

Core Values/Professional Qualities:

• Function effectively as a team member
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Establish and maintaining courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff and parents
• Positively accept direction
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Follow policies, guidelines, procedures and directives
• Work with a large cross section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual

Physical Requirements – Heavy Work

• Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable for the job.  
• Employee must be able to stand and walk constantly on various floor surfaces while performing various duties, including but not limited to using push/pull force of up to 50 pounds for various machines.
• Employee must stand constantly and walk frequently lifting items of various sizes, up to 30 pounds. Items over 50 pounds require a second staff member to lift.
• Employee may rarely be required to climb ladders to perform various cleaning or maintenance tasks.
• Employees may be subject to travel, fumes, odors, chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The physical demands described here 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.