FOOD SERVICE
ASSISTANT
…you are important
MANAGE YOURSELF
AND YOUR JOB
Lesson 4 T1
“Why we are here is important, but to
know where you are going is
imperative. It’s not what you’ve got,
it’s what you use that makes a
difference in how your life turns out.”
—Zig Ziglar
Lesson 4 T2
FSAs Are Managers
FSAs are managers when they
• have a goal to achieve.
• are in charge of a task.
• juggle several tasks or activities.
• get satisfaction from their jobs.
• are responsible for directing a task
or job.
• carry on in spite of
circumstances.
That makes me a Manager!
Lesson 4 T3
Manage Yourself
and Your Job
What you will learn in
this lesson
You will learn at least
four benefits of
organizing yourself
and your workday.
You will identify at
least two goals for
increasing your skills
and improving work
practices.
Lesson 4 T4
Getting Organized
Steps to follow
1. Set objectives
–
Why do I want to get organized and
manage myself and my job?
2. Plan
–
What are the tasks I must do each day at
home and school? When should they be
done?
3. Prioritize
–
In what order should the tasks be done?
How much time will each take?
4. Budget time
–
When should I start and finish each task?
5. Evaluate
–
How will I know if the
plan works?
Lesson 4 T5
Getting ready for work
Example: Allow plenty of time to dress,
eat breakfast, and get to work on time.
Getting ready for the day
Example: Review the production schedule
and the cleaning schedule.
Getting ready for the task
Example: Assemble all supplies and
equipment needed for the task, whether
cleaning or cooking (mise en place).
Getting ready for tomorrow
Example: Review the work schedule and
assignments for the next day.
Lesson 4 T6
Successful FSAs
Successful FSAs have
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
– Team building skills
• A strong work ethic
• A positive attitude
• Educational skills
– Professional development plans
• A healthy lifestyle
Lesson 4 T7
What You Learned in This
Lesson
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FSAs manage themselves
and their jobs.
Organization is the first
step to effective
management.
Self-starters know how and
when to do their jobs. They
go forward and do the job.
Empowerment is
expressed when the FSA
“goes the second mile” in
serving students.
FSAs need a professional
development plan to reach
their goals.
FSAs must continue
learning and developing
skills to keep up with
change.
Lesson 4 T8
Where To From Here?
During Alice’s tour of Wonderland she
came upon the Cheshire Cat sitting a few
feet away. She gently asked, “Would you
tell me, please, which way I ought to go
from here?”
And the Cat replied, “That depends upon
where you want to go.” (Carroll, 1865)
Where do you go from here? The future
of the SNP is in your hands. You can
help make the vision of “healthy
children, ready to learn” a reality.
Lesson 4 T9
This training was conducted
by the
National Food Service
Management Institute
The University of Mississippi
www.nfsmi.org
800-321-3054
Lesson 4 T10
National Food Service
Management Institute
The University of Mississippi
• Mission: To provide information and
services that promote the continuous
improvement of child nutrition programs
• Vision: To be the leader in providing
education, research, and resources to
promote excellence in child nutrition
programs
Lesson 4 T11