Child Nutrition Manager
Child Nutrition Manager
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Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Positively impact the efficient operation of routines and practices associated with a busy food service operation and smoothlyrun office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED preferred
ServSafe Manager Certification or recognized equivalent and City of Amarillo Food Manager Certification both to be obtained within an allotted period of time
Special Knowledge and Skills
Ability to communicate and work effectively with school personnel subordinates students parents and community groups
Must be able to work as a team member
Knowledge and use of commercial food service equipment
Follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment
Read and understand ingredient and chemical labels warnings recipes and product information
Completion of courses pertaining to quantity food preparation food service management nutrition sanitation and supervision is preferred
Basic math skills and be able to correctly measure recipe ingredients
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new applications
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Work Conditions:
Tools/Equipment Used: Commercial food mixers; slicers; ranges; ovens; other gas steam and electrical food preparation equipment; food preparation and service utensils; and pointofsale computers and cash registers computer/keyboard ten key; sanitary gloves protective gloves nonskid shoes safety glasses hot pads arm protectors nuisance masks aprons hair nets
Posture: Sitting standing kneeling bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting; prolonged standing
Motion: Full range of motion; walking; transporting objects food and equipment; repetitive motions
Lifting: Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds; occasional exertion of a heavy force of up to 50 pounds a nd/or frequent exertion of a medium force of 21 to 40 pound
Environment: Ability to respond to tasks and/or behaviors quickly; acute or corrected vision and hearing; exposure to cold up to 15 minutes; exposure to heat long periods of time; high volume of noise; exposure to chemical fumes and cooking odors and vapors
Mental: Maintain professional demeanor under stress; respond to tasks quickly; work initiative
Regular attendance is an essential function
Minimum Experience & Requirements:
- One year experience in supervision of food service employees menu planning food ordering food service record keeping and in preparing and serving varied and balanced menus
- Preemployment physical examination is required at applicants expense
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Supervise and participate in the preparation cooking and serving of all types of food for students and adults including meats entrees soups salads sandwiches fruits vegetables breads beverages and desserts following standardized recipes and menus price schedules and portion controls and in accordance with departmental work production standards.
- Operate a computer system using MS Windows MS Word Excel and other applications as required.
- Supervise the food service staff by preparing work schedules assigning and directing work training enforcing work production standards evaluating work performance and recommending disciplinary action.
- Order appropriate quantities of food and supplies and assure proper storage and authorized use of them.
- Check goods received against requisitions and invoices and contact food service office to correct any errors.
- Take periodic inventories of food and supplies.
- Follow approved housekeeping and safety practices to ensure that sanitary and safe conditions are maintained in the kitchen food serving areas storage areas and in dining areas.
- Maintain records of hours worked by employees.
- Prepare forward and maintain files of records and reports required by the food service department.
- Maintain food quality standards including appearance and taste.
- Assure that meals meet the meal requirements specified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the state.
- Follow prescribed procedures to protect the anonymity of students who qualify for free and reducedprice meals.
- Utilize cost control procedures to avoid unwarranted food service operating costs and to stay within budgeted funds.
- Initiate requests for equipment repairs or replacement.
- Implement security measures to prevent vandalism and theft.
- Make or assist in making bank deposits of money received.
- May operate special feeding programs such as meals for handicapped students preschool children senior citizens other agencies or the preparation of meals for nearby schools.
- Provide food service for approved special events as requested by school administrators.
- Assist in disseminating information concerning school food service programs to community groups parents students and district personnel.
- Ability to conduct meal production planning and scheduling modern methods of quantity food preparation and food merchandising.
- Follow nutritional and operational requirements of the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs and related federal and state regulations including the evaluation of applications or free and reducedprice meals for needy students.
- Report to the Director any faulty or inferiorquality product.
- Show a positive attitude interest and enthusiasm in the position.
- Maintain high standards of personal hygiene appearance and grooming; and cleanliness in work habits.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers clients coworkers and supervisors.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Abide by State and Federal laws District policies campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
- Perform such other tasks & assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
