Job Description
- Assist in the maintenance of systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and
development using Whitsons approved systems and policies - Manages program within all budgetary guidelines established by GM, DM and
Whitsons. - Assist in the Motivation, training, and managing subordinate Team Members.
- Assists in determining the necessary tools for the team to perform at satisfactory level.
- Act as client liaison and Manager when GM is not on premises.
- Maintain a harmonious working relationship with Team by demonstrating consistent
and equitable treatment for all Team Members consistently in accordance with
Company policies. - Ensures compliance with applicable health regulations and ordinances and that all
schools are prepared for any state or local board of health inspection. - Participates with GM in budgets and operational financial forecasts and is able to
explain variances. Responsible for accounting and documenting accurately all financial components. - Understand and implement requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met and staff adequately trained.
- Assist in supervision and coordination of all production, merchandising, quality and
cost control, labor management and Team Member training. - Recruits, hires, develop and retain team using Company required systems, procedures and policies.
- Assists with recurring inventory; maintaining records to comply with Whitsons,
government and accrediting agency standards. - Understands and monitors with GM, all expenses such as food cost, labor cost and
operating expenses while providing exceptional customer service. - Assists GM in all purchasing and utilization of government commodities including
processed goods. - Helps prepares location for internal QA audit by using the "Check Yes" tools.
- Travel to nearby accounts to assist/manage when needed.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Ensures marketing, merchandising in place effectually and current at all times.
•Performs additional duties as assigned by GM from time to time.
•Learn and adhere to all company and district policies and ensure that entire team
understands and follows them.
Education:
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field. OR
•Bachelors degree or equivalent with any academic major AND a state recognized
certificate in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and
consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or business. OR
•Associates degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts,
business or a related field AND at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs
experience. OR
•High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years experience in school nutrition programs
Certifications:
•ServSafe Mandatory- Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of
employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.
Computer Skills:
•Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
•Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar
computer platforms.
•Able to learn new programs easily and quickly.
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
•3 years experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Manager required.
•Minimum 1 year experience in K-12 programs required. Strong interest in school
nutrition program development.
•Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food
•Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling.
•Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities
•Must be able to use "critical thinking" skills in order to resolve problems or would result in improving program overall.
•Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients,
parents, students and support staff.
•Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills
•Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable.
Willingness to drive to various schools within area. Whitsons Culinary Group
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