About this role
NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOLS – Spirit, Pride, Excellence Job Title: SNP Assistant Manager Pay Grade: Grade E Department: School Nutrition Program Work Schedule: 186 Days Reports to: School Based SNP Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: The assistant manager works under the direction of the SNP manager, assumes responsibilities of the manager in his/her absence, and assists in maintaining efficient management and operation of the kitchen. The assistant manager will be able to operate a point of sale (POS) for meals, perform regular inventory, order food and supplies as needed, manage and supervise kitchen staff, operate a desktop computer in the work place, and execute duties that assist the manager in leading the kitchen in full compliance with state and federal regulations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works with the SNP Manager to: • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, county, and district regulations and policies, as well as all food safety program (HACCP) guidelines. • Manage resources to comply with financial guidelines for food, labor and supply costs. • Develop and implement daily work schedules including cleaning assignments for each position in the kitchen. • Develop and implement daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly cleaning schedules; monitors proper completion of assignments. • Ensure that all staff receive training in all aspects of department operations and regulations as appropriate to each position. • Ensure that staff members follow all Federal, State, District and SNP regulations and procedures. • Follow all Federal and State guidelines relating to meal counting and claiming. • Maintain accurate daily production records for all meals served. • Follow all money handling procedures and ensure that money is accurately received, deposited and posted to customer accounts. • Investigate all cash register discrepancies and make corrections as needed. • Become proficient with food ordering and inventory procedures to maintain sufficient inventory levels for food and supplies. • Ensure that all recipes are followed and immediately notifies SNP Manager of all problems with recipes. • Distribute all required reports and responds to central office staff requests in a timely manner. • Have a clear understanding of each report and its significance. • Make suggestions to Central Office Staff to improve operations. • Promote a safe working environment; does not pose a safety risk to self or others. Works independently to: • Supervise the daily HACCP activities and ensures that all requirements are met. • Follow all food receiving and storage procedures. • Become proficient with all NCSS menus, standardized recipes and portion sizes during food preparation and service. • Adhere to HACCP, food safety, food preparation, handling and service procedures. • Meet all serving schedules as established by the School Principal. • Practice good customer service skills and addresses all customer problems appropriately. • Inform site manager and/or area supervisor of all manager/employee issues and concerns. • Uses good judgment in making decisions and when uncertain of how to handle a situation, asks for assistance from the appropriate staff resource.