SATELLITE CASHIER/MANAGER - SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

Pembroke Elementary School is a dedicated educational institution committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children in the community. As part of its comprehensive approach to education, the school places a strong emphasis on providing nutritious meals to students through its well-managed lunch program. The school cafeteria serves as a crucial hub where students receive balanced meals that contribute to their overall health and learning readiness. The position available is within this lunch program and plays an essential role in maintaining the quality and smooth operation of the cafeteria services. The employment type for this role is part-time with work hours scheduled from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional adjustments based on the school calendar and operational requirements. The offered rate of pay for this role is $21.52 per hour.

The role of Satellite Cashier/Manager at Pembroke Elementary School is vital to the day-to-day operations of the school cafeteria. This position involves overseeing food preparation, supervising kitchen aides, and ensuring all food service activities meet the highest standards of quality and safety. The Satellite Cashier/Manager works under the supervision of the School Lunch Director but holds significant responsibility to manage kitchen staff, maintain portion control, and uphold sanitation and safety standards within the cafeteria. This role combines elements of food preparation, administrative tasks related to meal accounts, inventory management, and team supervision, making it integral to the success of the school’s food service program.

The Satellite Cashier/Manager prepares and follows food production schedules either created independently or provided by the supervisor. They cook a variety of foods based on standardized recipes to ensure consistency in meal quality and nutrition. They manage the timing of food preparation so that items are cooked in small batches throughout the serving period, which helps maintain the freshness and quality of the meals served. Estimating food requirements accurately and controlling portion sizes are central duties to minimize waste and maximize resource use. Supervising kitchen aides and instructing them in food preparation is equally important to keep the kitchen operating efficiently.

Handling the point of sale system during lunch hours is another key responsibility. The Satellite Cashier/Manager accurately identifies reimbursable meals, charges student accounts, and maintains detailed records of all meals served and deposits made. This requires a good understanding of cash handling and basic math skills. Additionally, this role includes requisitioning and managing food and supply orders to ensure the kitchen is well-stocked for daily needs. Maintaining equipment and reporting repairs, ensuring compliance with school district policies, and upholding high hygiene standards for both personnel and the kitchen environment are also expected.

The work environment for the role is physically demanding, involving lifting up to 30 pounds regularly, standing, walking, and tasks necessitating manual dexterity, making it suited for someone who is physically capable and attentive to safety standards. Good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of an educational community, providing a critical service that supports student well-being and success.