Manager III - Cafeteria

• Oversees operation of federal school meal programs, including breakfast/alternative breakfast, lunch, after school snack/supper, salad bars and fresh fruit and vegetable program, with strict adherence to district menus.
• Assigns tasks and supervises the preparation and serving of foods in large quantities; participates in work as necessary.
• Required to float from school to school as necessary.
• Instructs personnel in proper food preparation, service and safety procedures, proper implementation of federal school meal regulations, and the correct use and care of equipment.
• Reviews and approves work; disciplines staff as necessary.
• Maintains safety standards and sanitary procedures in compliance with Health Department regulations.
• Purchases meat, milk, bread and vegetables and other supplies in accordance with estimated needs; receives and accounts for supplies.
• Functions as cashier; receives and counts money, and prepares deposits.
• Operates computerized food services accounting system.
• Completes and maintains financial, personnel, and other records and reports as required.
  
  
  
  • Ensures school meals are prepared, served, documented, and claimed for reimbursement in compliance with district menu, federal school meal regulations and local school board policies.
  
  
• Trains employees on correct procedures for all Food and Nutrition meal programs.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board's policies and the professional standards.

• Customer Focus - Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.
• Interpersonal Skills - Builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse tense situations; can put others at ease and disarm hostility.
• Managing Relationships - Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; looks for common ground and solves problems for the good of all.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skill to accomplish job tasks at a high level; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Four years' experience in food service, including experience in large quantity cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation and serving procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation practices and procedures, and school meal procedures mandated by federal regulations.
• Hold or acquire certification as a Food Services Manager by the Baltimore City Health Department within 90 days of employment.
• Requires travel between multiple school sites depending on need (Transportation required).
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations.
• Ability to maintain and prepare reports.
• Proficient in use of computer applications.
• Ability to supervise and instruct employees in the requirements of their jobs.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Copy of Food Services Manager certification from the Baltimore City Health Department
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining unit.