Cafeteria Manager jobs in Newark, NJ

Description

Responsibilities:

Under the Supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, the selected candidate will oversee and supervise the operation of the Port Authority facility cafeteria. The cafeterias are located at the George Washington Bridge, the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel and the Port Authority Technical Center. The primary function is to provide food services for Port Authority (PA) personnel, contractors and visitors. 

Tasks include but are not limited to:

·   Train and supervise food services personnel to provide a high level of customer service;

·   Ensure established standards for cleanliness, food preparation, quality portioning, and presentation are maintained;

·   Lead and assist food services personnel in the preparation of food;

·   Prepare monthly menus utilizing existing stock while containing costs;

·   Prepare and order bi-weekly food order;

·   Oversee cashiering operations; ensure procedures to safeguard and deposit cash; maintain records of cash deposits and customer transactions;

·   Oversee receipt of all merchandise; checks quantity, quality, and price; oversees the disposition or storage of products and merchandise;

·   Conducts inventory of stock including food and equipment daily;

·   Accounts for significant inventory variances and maintains adequate supplies;

·   Provide for repair/servicing of capital equipment, such as furniture, ovens, refrigerators and freezers;

·   Performs administrative functions, such as timekeeping, vacation scheduling, and financial report preparation, e.g., monthly food cost percentage reports and billing for special functions as needed;

·   Provides catering services for special functions;

·   Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

·   High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution;

·   Three years’ experience in food services with at least one year at the level of Second Cook or above;

·   A valid driver’s license;

·   Serv Safe Certification

·   Applicants must meet all performance and attendance standards and have completed all probationary periods.

Desired:

Ideal candidates will present the following profile:

·   Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills;

·   Ability to interact effectively with internal staff and external professionals at all levels;

·   Knowledge of sanitation codes, personal hygiene standards, food preparation, including garnishing and fruit arrangements;

·   Experience in food production, food services management and catering;

·   Supervisory experience.