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Omaha Public SchoolsPosted 3 weeks ago

Backup Manager Elementary Full Time [Starts at $20.78/hr plus benefits]

$43,222–$43,222 year

On-siteOmaha, Nebraska, United States

Full TimeHigh School Or Equivalent

Job Summary

Assist with the preparation, service, and storage of quality meals to students and staff while rotating food stock and sanitizing kitchen equipment. Lead staff as the Backup Manager during the primary manager's absence, ensuring daily tasks are completed within approved timelines and HACCP procedures are followed. Monitor portion control, pricing, and safe storage of supplies to support financial management processes, and train at all kitchen stations to cross-cover as needed. Provide superior customer service to a diverse population of students, teachers, parents, and administrators while maintaining current food handler certification.

Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume, and distance
  • Skill in safe food handling
  • Practical working knowledge of food safety practices and procedures
  • Must demonstrate excellent attendance and work record
  • Sensitivity and ability to interact with students, co-workers, teachers, administrators, other staff, and parents of other cultures and backgrounds
  • Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge of OPS's mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
  • Ability to recognize a 'reimbursable' meal
  • Ability to maintain current Douglas County Food Handler's Certification
  • Successful completion of Kitchen Assistant Training
  • Successful completion of the Douglas County Food Handlers Certification, scoring 80% or above, before attending the kitchen training class
  • Must follow and maintain required food safety, cleaning, and sanitation procedures
  • Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures
  • Must practice good hygiene habits
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the English language to read and communicate with others
  • Demonstrate proficiency of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals), as well as counting money
  • Ability to operate the food service equipment in a safe manner
  • Ability to receive and process verbal information as well as respond to nonverbal cues
  • Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
  • Ability to lift, move, and reposition objects and materials, frequently exerting force equal to lifting fifty (50) pounds
  • Ability to use a variety of office equipment, including a computer and automated record-keeping software
  • Ability to use commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, steamers, hot-holding cabinets, blenders, food processors, mixers, slicers, can openers, peelers, knives, scales, and thermometers
  • Must be able to work in an office environment, school buildings, and warehouse settings
  • Ability to maintain current Douglas County Food Handler's Certification
  • Successful completion of Kitchen Assistant Training
  • Will resume management responsibilities in the absence of the manager
  • Ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
  • Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
  • Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
  • Must be able to work all scheduled hours on each designated workday
  • Must report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position
  • Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous food service experience
  • Must be available to work 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as needed if the manager is absent

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