Description

At BRAINATION we view education as a transformative journey unique to each student. Our approach nurtures personal growth, fosters a sense of belonging, and cultivates joy in learning. Through our inquiry-based model and emphasis on self-reflection, we guide students to develop critical skills such as resilience, curiosity, and emotional intelligence. This journey is not about reaching a standardized endpoint, but about continuous growth and discovery, preparing students to navigate life's challenges and become lifelong learners who contribute positively to their communities.

The Cafeteria Supervisor will manage a team of Cafeteria staff and oversee the day to day kitchen operations.

Essential Functions:

• Direct daily activities in kitchen and supervise and evaluate assigned cafeteria staff.
• Help screen, select, and train cafeteria staff and make sound recommendations about the assignment, preparation of documentation, discipline and retention for cafeteria staff.
• Ensure all serving schedules and served food items are according to menu specifications defined by District policies and procedures.
• Inventory, order and accept deliveries.
• Work cooperatively with campus principal to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving requirements and resolve personnel problems.
• Ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures and department requirements.
• Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production and activity records.
• Maintain and submit accurate information for payroll reporting (UKG, tardiness, and absenteeism).
• Ensure that food items are stored in safe and hazard-free environment and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories
• Maintain logs on all equipment maintenance required within food service department.
• Perform preventative maintenance, report needed equipment repairs, and/or recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet department needs.
• Conduct physical equipment and supplies inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skill in managing personnel and supervising kitchen/cafeteria operations
• Skill in effectively planning and organizing food service activities
• Ability to promote efficiency, morale, teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members in order to foster a positive work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with staff, students and the public

Requirements

• High School Diploma or accredited GED
• Must have valid Food Handler certification and Food Manager certification
• Prior school cafeteria experience required
• Minimum 1 year food service management or lead experience required
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Basic computer skills to include email, Word, Excel and use of internet
• Must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check prior to starting employment