Cafeteria Manager

To plan, purchase, and prepare food for students, staff, and guests. To ensure that the food choices available are nutritious and prepared according to all applicable rules, standards, and laws. To manage the food service operation in a manner that is fiscally sound. To train, supervise, and mentor cafeteria assistants and work-study students assigned to the cafeteria.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop the monthly menu to assure the availability of nutritious food.

Assist in the pricing of food items based on food services expenditures.

Responsible for purchasing, invoicing and management of food and supplies.

Oversee and assist with food preparation.

Establish portion controls in relation to food pricing.

Supervise cash register transactions and process deposits to the Finance Office.

Explore new concepts for food and beverage service offerings.

Responsible for monitoring budget and inventory.

Supervise and serve food during scheduled meals

Supervise, hire, schedule and train all cafeteria employees and evaluate their performance annually.

Maintain the food service area in accordance with state regulations.

Offer a competitive catering service for on campus college events.

Work collaboratively with other departments for college events.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE**REQUIREMENTS:**

High school graduate or equivalent. Minimum of two years as a restaurant or institutional cook and/or food preparation experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONSANDLICENSES**:**

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Essential Functions

Work collaboratively with Calmar Cafeteria Manager for consistency between campuses.

Attend college meetings and serve on committees as requested.

Promote cafeteria services to college employees and students.

Report needed repairs of kitchen equipment to Operations Office.

Must be able to demonstrate effective practices of maintaining privacy and security of vendor, employee, and student information.

Demonstrate the values of the college through prompt and professional customer service.