Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) is a leading educational institution committed to providing high-quality education and services to its student population across various campuses in Austin, Texas. The district is widely recognized for its dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students have access to nutritious meals designed to enhance their academic performance and overall well-being. Austin ISD operates a comprehensive food service program that includes innovative solutions such as food trucks to ensure that students in different locations receive wholesome, freshly prepared meals that meet federal, state, and local nutrition standards. The district values... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One and a half years of food service management experience
- Completion of Food Service Manager In Training program checklist
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- Acceptable driving record
- Ability to read, write and do accurate mathematical computations
- Mechanical skills to use and maintain complex food service equipment
- Good interpersonal, planning, organizational and coaching skills
- Maintain valid Food Service Manager Certification and renew every five years
- Proficient with computers and AISD Food Service software
- Subject to random drug testing if accidents occur
- Regular attendance
- Ability to lift and carry moderate loads
- Ability to work in hot and cold environments
- Ability to drive food truck daily
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One and a half years of food service management experience
- Completion of Food Service Manager In Training program with checklist
- Valid Food Service Manager Certification with renewal every five years
- Valid Texas Driver's License and acceptable driving record
- Proficiency with computers and AISD Food Service software applications
- Strong interpersonal, planning, organizational and coaching skills
- Ability to read, write and do accurate mathematical computations
Job Duties
- Assume full responsibility for the management, operation and supervision of the food truck portion of the food service program at different campuses depending on the food truck schedule
- Drive food truck from overnight parking area to designated campus each day and returns truck to overnight location at end of day
- Load, deliver and unload food, supplies, equipment and other materials to each school as needed according to established schedule
- Assist in managing or works as part of the team at other locations on a short term basis as staffing needs dictate
- Assure adherence with established federal, state and local guidelines and regulations in preparing, serving, counting and claiming meals
- Maintain all records for program accountability, including but not limited to end of day operating reports, cash receipts, deposits, prepayment balance sheets, meal planning and production records, collections, inventory, payroll and related personnel records, sanitation inspections, cost of repair and care of equipment and other aspects of cafeteria operation
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports on these and other matters
- Check oil, cooling fluids, fuel and propane levels on a regular schedule
- Report any repair needs or truck concerns to Service Center and immediate supervisor
- Dispose of wastewater at designated locations, and refill services as needed
- Ensure that all money is collected properly at every meal service, secured and accounted for, and daily deposits are made according to policy
- Plan (forecasts) and prepares production records for district menus for all meal services based on actuals served last cycle
- Orders food, supplies, and equipment necessary for complete, safe, sanitary and quality preparation of meals
- Check incoming groceries for appropriate quantity and quality and monitor storage activity to ensure proper inventory practices
- Prepares requests and justifications for new or replacement equipment and submits requests to immediate supervisor
- Monitors and reviews food and operating costs against targets with immediate supervisor
- Assist with evaluation of new products, as needed, to determine possible acceptance in school
- Adhere to productivity chart and labor allocations by maintaining work schedules for employees and making changes as necessary (absences, special events, etc.)
- Prioritize tasks to be completed in daily meal preparation
- Assign duties to employees, monitor Food Truck activities and take part in meal preparation, clean-up and other operational duties as needed to assure that quality meals are produced and served in a safe, timely manner
- Monitors and reviews labor costs and meal equivalents per labor hour against targets with immediate supervisor
- Keeps time sheets accurate and current on all staff and approves weekly payroll by designated deadlines
- Monitor work of food service employees to ensure consistent, high quality, prompt food service and efficient use of time in meal preparation
- Inspects food quantity and quality, recipe compliance, kitchen and food truck cleanliness, and serving efficiency on a continual basis
- Counsel and coach substitute and permanent employees on work performance, as needed
- Resolve employee disputes
- If necessary, refer difficult situations to immediate supervisor for assistance
- Monitor employee performance on a daily basis, documenting improvements needed and outstanding contributions
- Provides immediate suggestions for improvement and praises outstanding work
- Conducts mid-year and annual evaluations of employee performance
- Provide staff development and training to prepare employees for career advancement and recommend employees for promotion
- Provides direction and maintains documentation on employees for promotion/demotion to appropriate pay grades
- Conduct and keep record of in-depth orientation, ongoing staff training, and regular staff meetings to provide information and training on all aspects of food service operation
- Emphasize existing or new policies and procedures to employees and ensure that employees adhere to the policies
- Crosstrain employees as needed to meet operational needs and increase employee's competence level
- Follow all safety procedures and promote safety awareness
- Complete and submit all paperwork for on-the-job accidents in a timely manner
- Maintain sanitation standards as directed by the local governing agency and within AISD HACCP procedures in the food truck, central production facility and all campus kitchens
- Follow up on sanitation violations as noted on Health Department Inspections
- Responsible for developing and implementing innovative sustainable kitchen operations including but not limited to waste reduction, recycling, compost, and energy and water conservation
- Promote food service programs on campuses and in campus communities and is a positive champion of department initiatives
- Works to ensure campus is serving as much of campus population possible at all meal services and clearly supports and encourages our current marketing practices with community and staff on campus
- Provide an exceptional customer experience for all AISD stakeholders with intentional and professional practices that promotes a culture of respect
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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