Cafe Manager
The Cafe Manager is responsible for managing operations of breakfast, lunch, snack, supper, Saturdays and special meals in assigned schools. Supervises and oversees all areas of food preparation and service. Maintains accurate records and reports as required.
Adherence to all regulations of the federally funded meals programs and the State of Connecticut Healthy Foods Certification Program
Directs the training, supervision, and discipline of all food service personnel in assigned schools
Collaborates as a team to develop and deliver departmental guidelines/benchmarks for assurance of mandatory compliance practices, as well as for implementing industry and District updates and improvements
Ordering, completion of inventory, training, financial records (not limited to POS grants & cash)
Responsible for entire financial management of assigned schools
Ability to train and troubleshoot Horizon POS System
Adherence to HACCP regulations and maintains and provides HACCP program training in assigned schools
Assists in the evaluation of personnel and program activities
Assist in the department procurement process by helping to prepare, review, and analyze Bid/RFP proposals
Assists is the development of the food service program
Works as a team in recommending, planning and developing training tools and conducts In-service training programs/workshops; with caf staff as needed
Performs other related duties from as may be assigned by the Director
Responsible liar security of all products in assigned schools
Coordinates with Executive Director on USDA Foods orders
Review timesheets and maintain attendance records for assigned staff
Maintains and records pertaining to grants in assigned schools
Works in conjunction with manager assigned by Executive Director on catered events
Meal production. planning and scheduling
Nutrition, sanitation, operation regulations and requirements and use and care of institutional equipment and utensils
Schedule. supervise and evaluate staff and meet schedules and time lines
Cash collection on a weekly basis
Paperwork (invoices. delivery slips. ETC) daily basis
Skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience:
Bachelor Degree in Food Service Management, Dietetics, Nutrition or related field is recommended but not required. A minimum of 5 years of food Service Management or related management experience and minimum of one (1) year of child nutrition experience is preferred
Evidence of the ability to effectively plan, organize, direct, and operate a multitude of functions in our assigned schools
Must have general knowledge of the Federal School Meal Programs (CFR 210-299)
Knowledge and understanding of Provision 2 is recommended
Experience with and knowledge of Horizon POS/BOH & Microsoft Office
Valid Connecticut driver license and means of own transportation
Ability to motivate and lead, demonstrated ability to work for and with a team
Flexibility and ability to adapt to new challenges; good organizational skills
Ability to communicate with others effectively and relate to other disciplines
Registered Dietitian Credentials recommended but not required
Experience in teaching and conducting training programs for a diverse staff
Certification requirements:
Qualified Food Operators Certificate (Serv-Safe) Certification and/or Credentialed with School Nutrition Association is recommended but not required
Salary and terms of employment: Local 3144 Salary Scale- Range 9, $70,596 - $100,119 Union Affiliation: 12-month work year Local 3144 This is a "Special Fund," non-tested position. Continued employment contingent upon availability of future funding.