Elementary School Cafeteria Manager

About the Employer

Overview

Job Title - Cafeteria Manager (Wakonda Elementary) - --- - --- - Hourly Rate & Benefits - $22.64/hour + benefits - Terms of Employment - This position is treated as a classified full-time non-exempt position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative. - Conditions of Employment - The offer of employment is contingent upon: - Non-Discrimination Statement - Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. (531-299-0307) - Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities - The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact the Talent Services Department at 531-299-0240.
• Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for your position (e.g., paraprofessionals obtaining 'highly qualified status,' etc.), as identified.
• A thorough background check that demonstrates to OPS that the background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students.
• Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for the position offered).
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for the position offered).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine the ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successfully completed the manager training within the previous school year, scoring 80% or above required.
• Must demonstrate excellent attendance and work record.
• One or more years of job-related experience or training in food services.

Job Title

Cafeteria Manager (Wakonda Elementary)

Compensation

• Hourly, full-time position with benefits
• Paid bi-weekly
• Starting salary at $22.64/hour plus benefits

Location and Schedule

• Location: Wakonda Elementary
• Schedules: 7.0 scheduled hours per day; 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., work August through May when students are in session.

Job Purpose

Primary responsibilities include management of all facets of food production, daily accounts and deposits, food orders, payroll practices, supervision of the preparation and service of quality meals to students and staff, cleaning and sanitation of equipment, rotating food stock and supplies, assisting with the dish machine and manual dishwashing, and providing superior customer service.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume, and distance.
• Knowledge of safe food handling.
• A working knowledge of all facets of food production.
• Skill in customer relations and service recovery.
• Practical working knowledge of food safety practices and procedures.
• Sensitivity and ability to interact with students, co-workers, teachers, administrators, other staff, and parents of other cultures and backgrounds.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements, including scheduled manager’s meetings.
• Makes complex plans, schedules, and decisions independently.
• Assist with the preparation, service, and storage of food.
• Assist with the completion of required reports.
• Work with and understand a diverse student population.

Physical Demands

• Standing: (remaining on one’s feet in an upright position without walking) Occasionally.
• Walking: -(moving about on foot. it requires 3 consecutive steps to be considered walking) Occasionally.
• Sitting: (remaining in a seated position with hips and knees bent to some extent and buttocks resting on a surface) Rarely.
• Lifting: (raising or lowering an object from one level to another.) Occasionally.
• Carrying: (transporting an object over a distance through walking) Rarely.
• Pushing/Pulling: (exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force). Occasionally.
• Climbing: (to ascend or descend apparatus or structures) Rarely.
• Balance: (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) Frequent.
• Stooping: (bending the body downward and forward from a standing position by bending the spine at the hips and/or waist) Occasionally.
• Kneeling: (bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on one or both knees) Rarely.
• Crouching: (bending the body downward and forward by bending legs at the hips and knees with simultaneous forward bending of the spine) Occasionally.
• Reaching: (extending arms and hands away from the body in any direction. shoulder angle must be at least 45 degrees from the body to be considered reaching.) Frequent.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing all kitchen equipment, serving utensils, and kitchen areas.
• Assist with completing daily tasks in a timely manner.
• Willingness to travel to other schools when requested.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

Terms of Employment

• Must follow and maintain required food safety, cleaning, and sanitation procedures.
• Must practice good personal hygiene habits.
• Oversees and directs sanitation procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the English language to read and communicate with others.
• Demonstrate proficiency of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals), as well as counting money.

Equipment and Travel Requirements

• This position may require the ability to use a variety of office equipment, including a computer and automated record-keeping software.
• This position may require the ability to use commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, steamers, hot-holding cabinets, blenders, food processors, mixers, slicers, can openers, peelers, knives, scales, and thermometers.
• Must always comply with Ops’s guidelines for equipment use.
• Local travel will be required.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• For departments and/or schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours on each designated workday, unless they have received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Interrelations

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• Contact with district personnel, customers, and vendors.
• Will work under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.