Child Nutrition Elementary Manager Trainee chez Mesa Public Schools

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• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Job Summary:

To assist in the preparation and serving of lunches on a time schedule and to monitor quality and quantity control of all food served; to assist in the coordination of cafeteria operations; to perform duties of cafe manager elementary in their absence.

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Assist in the preparation and serving of lunches on a time schedule and monitor quality and quantity control of all food served
• Assist in the preparation of accurate reports and records
• Assist in the operation of computerized point of sale system
• Assist in regulating safety and sanitation procedures in the cafeteria
• Assist in the coordination of cafeteria operations
• Assist in the promotion and marketing of school lunch to students and staff
• Assist in the supervision of cafeteria personnel
• Assist in the ordering and production of food items
• Assist in the enforcement of district and Food & Nutrition policies
• Assist in providing quality customer service to students and staff
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform duties of café manager elementary in their absence
• Attend designated meetings and classes
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools 

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary. 

Education: 

• High School education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona Driver’s license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation
• Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker card 

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that the applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position. 

Experience:

• One year experience in school food service preferred
• Experience in creative merchandising is highly recommended

Skills & Competencies:

This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, food ordering, food production and operation of commercial food equipment
• Punctuality and reliability a must
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff
• Ability to organize, to prioritize and to plan day’s workload
• Ability to learn food safety and sanitation regulations
• Ability to be flexible in changing cafeteria situations and to work with constant interruptions  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting. 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to perform frequent reaching
• The role is based in an elementary school kitchen and cafeteria
• May begin work early in the morning to prepare for breakfast and lunch service
• Moderate to high due to kitchen equipment, student interactions, and cafeteria operations
• Frequent stooping, bending and lifting of up to 40lbs 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.