Child Nutrition Field Supervisor

Under the direction of the Director-Child Nutrition or other assigned administrator plan coordinate and supervise the child nutrition daily operations of assigned school sites; assist in coordinating part of the activities of the Districts Child Nutrition Department; assist in assuring quality and cost control of the Child Nutrition Department; monitor the before and after school snack program; assist in training Child Nutrition employees; train and provide work direction to assigned staff. Monitor compliance with sanitation safety and record-keeping requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Visit assigned schools on a regular basis to observe the activities of cafeteria staff student workers and other child nutrition workers to determine needs for improvement and quality of food service standards.

Provide instruction and guidance to assigned staff regarding proper practices of food handling serving and storage in accordance with established standards and procedures; provide continuing guidance to assure compliance with established policies.

Test and evaluate food products equipment and recipes and prepare reports of findings and recommendations.

Contribute suggestions for improvement in techniques and methods affecting the districts child nutrition operation.

Obtain data pertaining to food quantities; maintain records and prepare periodic reports as needed.

Assist in menu planning and review meal plans to assure satisfaction of nutritional requirements.

Work with parents of students and school nurse to provide nutritional information and appropriate substitutions for students with special dietary needs.

Maintain inventory records of preparation kitchens; coordinate the ordering of food supplies and the maintenance of equipment at assigned schools; review orders from kitchens; coordinate warehouse deliveries.

Respond to questions from school personnel related to child nutrition operations.

Plan and participate in special school promote a healthy lifestyle and promote the school nutrition program.

Supervise and train child nutrition Service Kitchen Operators and other workers; evaluate performance and develop work schedules of assigned staff; serve as a Serving Kitchen Operator as necessary; assist in training staff on the use of PCS system.
Selects and recommends transfers reassignments terminations and disciplinary actions; assures employee understanding of program policies procedures and objectives; gives formal and informal grievances.

Assure maintenance of food services equipment and coordinates repairs at school sites.


OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.

Attend a variety of meetings workshops and conferences related to assigned activities and duties.


KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Planning organizing and scheduling the preparation and serving of food in large quantities.
Kitchen safety and sanitation.
Federal and State regulations related to Child Nutrition Programs.
Health Safety and maintenance rules and reulations pertaining to food establishments.
Record-keeping techniques.
Oral and written communications skills.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:
Plan organize and supervise the transport operation for assigned receiving sites.
Prepare cook and bake food in large quantities.
Use commercial kitchen equipment safely.
Plan and organize work.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work independently with little direction.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Train employees on point of service software.
Add subtract multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
Attend meetings and workshops as directed.
Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff students administrators parents and others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of formal coursework and training in institutional food management and three years food service experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California drivers license.
Incumbent will be involved in field work which requires travel in personal vehicle to various sites.
Must possess within six months of employment and maintain a State of California approved Food Handlers (i.e. Serve Safe) permit in accordance with section 113716 of the California Health and Safety Code.

Qualifying Exam: (REQUIRED FOR ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS) TBD (test location)

Please make arrangements to be available on the date(s) above. There will be no make up exams offered.

Positions in the job classification typically work 40 hours/week annually.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.

Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at .

Hayward Unified School District does not pay for employee health and welfare benefits.
Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. Health benefit costs are 100% employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Employees may opt out of health coverage upon presentation of proof of alternate coverage.

Dental coverage is mandatory for all employees working 20 hours per week or more regardless of outside coverage. Less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The District contributes the full premium for employee only. Any additional premium will be employee paid.

For more information please view the Benefits tab of this job announcement.

The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our communitys rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff families our community and our students own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

Reflect our diverse community

Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference

Empower students furthest from opportunity

Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility

Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear harassment or discrimination

Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities

Foster students potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs activities and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification immigration status age religion marital or parental status pregnancy status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management Title IX and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints please contact ext 34102 or 34201 or email . The address is 24411 Amador Street Hayward CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available free of charge upon request.

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