FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL NUTRITION 

TITLE: 

Cafeteria Manager

2024-2025 School Year

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide meals to each student with the highest nutritious quality in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal caring. Ensure all guidelines are strictly adhered to with regards to the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, USDA, Local Board of Health, State and Federal Procurement laws. 

OUR MISSION:

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting the diversity of thoughts, learners, culture, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.

Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish the baseline; as a district, Framingham Public Schools are committed to achieving, developing and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.  

Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as BIPOC.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Massachusetts Servsafe Certified

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of tasks listed.

Two (2) or more years of previous food service experience.

Minimum of two years experience in purchasing food and beverage.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The candidate must have a thorough understanding of all aspects of high-volume batch cooking and possess knowledge of USDA reimbursable meals, as well as the “Offer vs. Serve” guidelines. Experience in purchasing is essential, along with familiarity with food service equipment and institutional meal preparation. The individual should demonstrate proficiency in computer use, specifically with the Google platform (including email, Sheets, and Docs), MUNIS accounting software, and other relevant applications. Additionally, the ability to establish and maintain organized office systems and procedures is crucial. Effective interpersonal skills are necessary for successful communication, both verbally and in writing, while maintaining confidentiality of information. The candidate should also have the capability to take notes and transcribe information accurately, work independently, and take the initiative to recommend and pursue pertinent projects. Lastly, they should be able to conduct research and produce comprehensive reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Responsible for assigning and training each person in the kitchen to a specific job in the meal preparation and serving process.
• Responsible for maintaining proper HACCP procedures.
• Prepares and completes all End of Day Reports, cash handling, and daily deposits
• Assists in food preparation as needed.
• Assists in the general operation of the program (POS computer, vending machines, washing dishes, washing tables, operating dish machine, serving students and staff during food distribution.
• Assists in the cleaning of the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Assists in putting stock away and inventory control.
• Completes a daily production control sheet indicating all items used in food production.
• Provides a list of all supplies needed, and places weekly orders.
• Utilizes “leftovers” in the best possible manner.
• Performs duties of other cafeteria workers as necessary or assigned by the Director of Food Service

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work in an office with moderate noise levels (such as computers and printers) and controlled temperature conditions. The position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms occasionally. Ability to talk and to hear continuously. Ability to lift up to 60 pounds periodically. Finger dexterity is required continuously for the normal work shift, such as for typing, filing, dialing the phone, etc. Some travel between schools may be necessary, so operating a motor vehicle and maintaining a valid Driver’s license is required; The employee is required to work indoors. The regular chemical solvents used are cleaning fluids. The occupant will be exposed to extreme heat /cold conditions. The occupant is expected to wear vinyl gloves and proper hair restraints when working with food. The employee is expected to follow the uniform policy.

REPORTS TO:  

Director of School Nutrition 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Not Applicable. 

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified as exempt.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Covered under the Framingham School Committee contract.  

HELPFUL LINKS: 

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Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

The Framingham Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.  Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.  The notice of nondiscrimination is located at the Framingham Public Schools School Committee website.

Rev. 2024