**Catering Manager - Food & Nutrition**
**Mesa Education Center - 855 W. 8th Ave.**
**Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work for Food & Nutrition in a safety sensitive position. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.**
**Hourly Rate:** $16.07
**Salary Band/Grade:** B21
**Term:** 10.25 months
**FSLA****:** Non-Exempt
**Benefits:** Sick leave, holidays, retirement, workers comp,
life, health, dental and vision insurance
**Position**
To prepare food for and manage the adult service centers lunch program and for catering events.
**Qualifications**
* High school education or equivalent; good math skills required
* Valid Arizona drivers license with proof of insurance and provide own vehicle for travel
* Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker card
* Must acquire Maricopa County Certified Food Service Manager card within three months
* Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
* Working knowledge of food production, food ordering, service and commercial kitchen equipment
* Food service merchandising experience required; ability to attractively assemble food party trays
* Creative and service oriented with the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
* Ability to setup and to serve buffet luncheons including table decorations and attractive food presentations
* Ability to work with and at a variety of kitchens and service areas on a daily basis
* Ability to effectively organize, to prioritize, to plan workload and to direct general cafeteria employees
* Available to work evenings and Saturdays as needed
* Self-starter with ability to complete assignments without direct supervision
* Ability to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to forty pounds
* Flexibility to change jobs and schedule as needed within the work day
* Willingness to serve in other areas as needed
* Professional, organized, detail-oriented and reliable
**Essential Duties**
* Assist with the preparation of food for adult sites on a daily basis as well as any other catering events
* Provide for the presentation, service, cash handling, food, safety and varied aspects of the adult service centers
* Run the point of sale system for various locations
* Monitor quality and quantity of food being prepared and during service
* Market and promote the catering program
* Perform catering duties as assigned
* Provide catering program support to include the efficient and economic operation of kitchen, the accurate preparation of all reports and the maintenance of records including personnel and timekeeping records
* Monitor safety and sanitation procedures to ensure safe food
* Enforce District and Food and Nutrition policies
* Serve as a liaison between customers and Food & Nutrition
* Wash dishes and clean equipment
* Conduct inventories, site evaluations and self-inspection reports on a regular basis
* Attend designated meetings
* Regular and on-time attendance required
* Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
**Marginal Duties**
* Coordinate special functions
* Order food and supply items
* Supervise cafeteria personnel including managing and training
* Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
**Supervision**
Central Kitchen Field Supervisor
Area Supervisor
**AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION**: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.