Catering Manager

10 hours ago

Arlington, United States Arlington Independent School District Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

ROLE AND PURPOSE:

  • Responsible for food production of all catering functions of the Food and Nutrition Services Department; and to assist in all aspects of quality control, product, recipe development and analysis.             

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

  • High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • Certification as a food service manager required. 
  • Chef certification and/or chef experience required.
  • Advanced education in Food Service Management preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

  • Demonstrates above average knowledge of food production techniques with catering or merchandising
  • Must have above average communications and problem solving skills
  • Excellent public relation skills
  • Knowledge of all areas of kitchen production
  • Ability to train employees in all areas of production and delivery
  • A high degree of stamina and flexibility required
  • Current driver's license and ability to drive a van
  • Must be willing to obtain commercial license, if necessary
  • Must be able to lift twenty (20) pounds unassisted and forty (40) pounds assisted
  • The employee should have normal vision, with corrective lens

Minimum Experience:

  • Three successful years in commercial catering. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

  • Provides on-the-job culinary training and coaching for all Food & Nutrition Service staff as needed. 

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

  • Takes catering orders and generates quotes in a timely manner for catering department.
  • Must manage phone calls, emails, and voicemails with catering customers. 
  • Interpersonal skills a must. 

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

  • Works with Food & Nutrition Services staff to develop, test, and modify standardized recipes for school breakfast, lunch and catering.
  • Assists in creating a marketing plan to implement new food concepts and trends. 

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

  • Plans catering menus and consults with Chef.
  • Follows quality standards for the presentation and service of food.
  • Follows procedures to ensure that food is prepared and served in a sanitary and safe environment.
  • Follows purchasing guidelines to ensure food and supplies purchased reflect customer preferences, district needs, policies, and nutrition objectives.
  • Follows standard operational procedures for receiving, storing, and inventory of food and non-food supplies based on catering needs.
  • Maintains, updates, and manages distribution of the inventory for small equipment and uniforms for Food & nutrition Services.
  • Maintains catering calendar. 

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

  • None 

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

  • Supports the District and Food & Nutrition Services mission, goals and core values.
  • Frequent verbal interaction with fellow employees, teachers and parents; must have a good rapport with students, staff, co-workers or parents. 

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Attend In-Service training, workshops and conventions whenever possible to learn new techniques and operations. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for food production and quality control for all catering events.
  • Supervisors all activities of the Catering Assistants. 

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Other projects as assigned by the Catering Supervisor, Assistant Director or the Director.
  • Driving required, may require heavy lifting, including heavily loaded trays, carts and coolers. This position has varied hours to include nights and weekends. 
  • Work changes rapidly and must be tolerant of temperature extremes.

 

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