Manager:
School Nutrition Services (Food Services Fund) - Early Learning/Pre-KThe person in this position has the primary and specific on-site supervisory responsibility for school food service operations. Responsibilities include the supervision of a staff of employees and the implementation and coordination of food services to ensure high standards of food production and student service. This position manages the program in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. Position requires the ability to motivate employees, develop and coach, institute policy and enforce regulation, and significant computer experience or the demonstrated ability to learn.
Education/Certification:
High school graduate or equivalent. Must complete annual USDA required training hours for Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs. Must maintain a Local Health Department
Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to comprehend and implement all state and federal child nutrition programs including but not limited to the Child Adult Care Feeding Program, School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program. Ability to follow instructions; have a working knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and food production; able to perform all kitchen duties and be familiar with point-of-sale equipment and procedures.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Operations: Supervise the preparation of nutritionally sound menus incorporating time saving production techniques, effective merchandising, and nutrition education activities. Assumes responsibility for accurately collecting and depositing cash and check receipts and maintaining control of all cash resources. Provide continual training, motivation, coaching and direction to employees. Responsible for ordering, receiving, storing, handling, preparing and serving of food according to Federal, City, and Department guidelines via automated systems. Consults Supervisor concerning personnel problems. Enforce all District and Department policies and procedures Plan schedules and work assignments; train, supervise and evaluate staff according to established procedures. Monitor and enforce the safety standards of the department, administer training programs, report accidents, and complete the required documentation. Maintain a commitment to the department mission; model department expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve department goals Ensure that sanitation and district safety practices in all phases of the school food service operation meet established standard. Provide program support and communicate effectively with teachers, parents, administrators in all matters Maintain and respond to all district and department communications in a timely manner. Assure compliance in the required system of accountability as per the district and department handbook. Promote student and staff customer's experience and satisfaction by marketing and serving meals in an attractive manner. May require time spent outside of normal work-hours for training, teaching, or continuing education. Project a professional image in appearance and personal conduct. Utilize a positive, professional, proactive, and innovative approach to work. Support School Nutrition Services with regular attendance; expected to be reliable and punctual in reporting for work.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Train, supervise and evaluate staff according to established procedures. Equipment Used: Computer and various office equipment.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
Physical Demands:
Repetitive hand motions. Frequent lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of the computer. Continual standing, walking, pushing and pulling. Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing (ladder), reaching, lifting and carrying. Environmental Factors: Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Exposure to humidity extremes. Exposure to noise. Exposure to chemical hazards. Work with hands in water. Work around machinery with moving parts. Work on slippery surfaces. Work on uneven surfaces.
