The Lockhart ISD Mission

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Lockhart’s Leaders

Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:

1. Having a Lock“heart” for People which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;
2. Unlocking Potential which is centered on the development and empowerment of both the self and others; and,
3. Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Primary Purpose:

In the absence of the kitchen manager, supervise, train, and manage campus food service operation. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by menu requirements established by Central Office administration. Meet health codes.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Food manager certification

Food Handlers Card

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation

Ability to manage personnel

Effective planning and organizational skills

Experience:

Completion of a sanitation course before or during the first year as manager

Three years experience in institutional food service operations 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cafeteria Management

1. Produce and maintain work schedules and production records.
2. Direct daily activities in kitchen and cafeteria.
3. Maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
4. Work cooperatively with campus principal to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving requirements and to resolve personnel problems.
5. Supervise and train employees at campus level, promoting efficiency, morale, and teamwork.

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
2. Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.
3. Maintain and submit accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and absenteeism).

Safety

1. Ensure that food items are stored in safe and hazard-free environment.
2. Establish and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
3. Maintain safe work environment.

Inventory and Equipment

1. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories.
2. Maintain logs on all equipment maintenance required within campus food service department.
3. Perform preventive maintenance and report needed equipment repairs.
4. Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet department needs.
5. Conduct annual physical equipment and supplies inventory.

Other

1. Help screen, select, and train cafeteria workers and make sound recommendations about the assignment, discipline, and retention of cafeteria personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate        or more food service workers assigned to campus cafeteria.

Equipment Used:

Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer,

deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, and food and utility cart.

Working Conditions:

Mental Conditions/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying; some stooping, bending, and kneeling; limited exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.