PLANO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description
JOB TITLE:
Cafeteria Manager Culinary
WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Supervisor FANS Culinary
PAY GRADE:
440
SCHOOL/ DEPT:
Assigned Campuses/
Food & Nutritional Services (FANS)
DATE REVISED:
08/06/15
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Work with campus sites to implement menu concepts, test food products and enhance recipes to increase student acceptance of the
national school breakfast and lunch programs. Meet requirements set forth by the FANS Central Office and have working
knowledge of Child Nutrition Programs, as well as, local, state and federal regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of a credited sanitation course and maintain certification
Completion of manager training program
Texas Association of School Nutrition (TASN) level III certified
Ten hours of continuing education annually
Driving record that is insurable by Plano ISD’s insurance carrier
Special Knowledge/Skills:
a) Kitchen equipment
b) Office equipment
c) Computer applications
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
Ability to handle money efficiently and perform routine mathematical calculations
Deal with all people in a courteous manner
Effective planning and organizational skills
Must be customer service focused
Knowledge of basic principles of quality cooking
Flexibility to work at various campus sites
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JOB TITLE: Cafeteria Manager Culinary
JD - 440
Experience:
One year of public school food service experience or three years of food service operation management
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Menu and Recipe Concepts
Test and revise standardized recipes for breakfast and lunch based on current trends.
Assist in collection of data on product acceptability, menu participation and food cost while ensuring menu
items receive positive feedback from our customers.
Initiate new ideas for menu items, recipes and marketing trends.
Cook food samples for taste testing. Gather data to analyze the acceptability of the products.
Adhere to the usage of all USDA food items by developing recipes to utilize products on the menu that are
appealing to the students.
Marketing
Assist schools with line presentation of food and décor.
Work closely with schools in setting up health fairs, classroom nutrition education
classes as well as any other campus activities pertaining to student parent involvement, nutrition advisory
committees and campus wellness committees.
Support FANS efforts to produce the highest quality products consistently across all locations.
Training
Provide on the job culinary training for managers and employees.
Observe employees engaged in preparing and portioning food items to ensure methods of cooking and size of
portion are in line with the most current standardized recipe.
Provide timely feedback to employees and respective supervisor when observing
behaviors not consistent with standard operation procedures.
Sanitation, Safety, and Security
Maintain food production that ensures the safety and quality of food per departmental
guidelines and Plano Health Department requirements.
Ensure that food items are stored in a safe and hazard free environment.
Maintain a sanitary environment following food service and Plano Health Department
codes and regulations.
Maintain a safe and hazard-free working environment.
Professional Growth and Development
Assume responsibility for kitchen operation in absence of manager.
Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from
supervisors.
Follow attendance policy as assigned by department.
Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor.
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JOB TITLE: Cafeteria Manager Culinary
JD - 440
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise, evaluate, and train employees at campus site.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Large and small kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to, electric slicer, institutional mixer, pressure steamer,
sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, food utility carts, and computer.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress; able to learn and apply new methods in all
areas; initiator; makes suggestions for improvements.
Physical Demands:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.
Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
Environment:
Moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures; excessive humidity, dampness or chilling; excessive noise,
intermittent; fumes, smoke, or gases; solvents (degreasing agents); grease and oils; work around machinery with moving
parts; work around moving objects; work with hands in water.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Any work related experience or additional education/training resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above required knowledge,
skills, and abilities may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements at the sole discretion of
District Administration.
Approved By: W. Noel McBee,
Compensation Coordinator
Date: 08-06-15
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to
represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. District administration and/or my supervisor has
the right to add or change duties at any time. This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions for this position as well as rescinding
all past and present job descriptions that do not reflect the current requirements of this position.
My signature below indicates I understand and acknowledge my job description.
Employee Signature:
Date:
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