Child Nutrition Manager-Elementary-Beattie Elementary School

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing quality, efficient and cost-effective management of an elementary school kitchen. Perform and oversee all aspects of food preparation and service of meals including scheduling, directing, training and supervising child nutrition workers. Maintain and review all kitchen financial records and reports. Order, receive, store, rotate, and inventory all food and supplies. Clean kitchen equipment, surfaces, and floors. Respond to staff and/or customer service issues. Comply with Health Department standards, all safety procedures, departmental policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal regulations. Display exceptional customer service skills.

JOB TASKS

• Supervise, direct, monitor and assist kitchen team with timely preparation and serving of high quality, safe menu items, cashiering and cleanup.
• Maintain and ensure complete and accurate daily production records.
• Maintain inventory of supplies including ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation of stock.
• Monitor and control food quality, food costs and food waste.
• Aid in meal preparation and service of meals by cooking, pre-portioning, setting up serving lines, condiment stands, and fruit and vegetable bars.
• Work with customers, staff, building and department to increase meal participation.
• Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, work areas, tables, floors, and appliances, and empty kitchen trash and recycling containers.
• Provide and document orientation and on-the-job training for kitchen personnel.
• Follow assigned staffing and ensure kitchen staff follows scheduled hours.
• Aid in the hiring of Child Nutrition staff.
• Provide feedback to staff on performance and complete performance evaluations for Child Nutrition Workers.
• Maintain, ensure, and review all kitchen financial records, including deposits; review financial reports, inventories, and other reports.
• Verify that all meal counts, deposits, and change funds are accurate and completed daily.
• Communicate, coordinate, and resolve issues with principal, school staff, parents, and supervisors.
• Ensure kitchen staff provides excellent customer service to all customers.
• Display accurate and quality signage, marketing, and food presentation of all meals.
• Attend all required departmental training and follow, educate, and ensure district department directives are complied with for all kitchen staff.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner according to established schedules.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of experience in institutional food service operations or a related field - Supervisory experience preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Larimer County Food Safety Training required after hire
• ServSafe Certified annually