School Nutrition Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Manages, coordinates the day-to-day food service operations of an assigned school site; assures compliance with District, State and Federal requirements and laws regarding nutrition, sanitation, safety and record-keeping; selects, schedules, supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned food service workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Estimates, and orders amount of food and supplies needed; monitors and controls expenditures; maintains assigned budget.
• Assists in the preparation of various foods for cooking and serving.
• Uses portion control to equally portion all foods.
• Implements state/local health codes as they relate to food service.
• Oversees the set up of food on serving lines and/or steam tables and serves meals or meal components according to approved standards.
• Inspects the lunchroom and kitchen area daily to assure compliance with health, safety and sanitation requirements and regulations.
• Trains and assists employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Supervises and participates in food preparation and distribution to District students and staff.
• Handles money for meals, supplemental foods, and beverages served during the day according to the approved cash collection procedure.
• Operates and cleans all kitchen equipment such as ranges, ovens, mixers, steamers, tilting skillets, choppers, and dishwashing machines.
• Stores foods and supplies in accordance with instructions and assists in taking inventories.
• Aids in the receiving of goods ordered.
• Communicates with students, staff, faculty, and outside organizations to exchange information, and resolves issues related to food service.
• Participates in, schedules, and attends in-service meetings and workshops related to assignment.
• Follows appropriate dress code to represent school food service in a professional manner.
• Supervises and participates in food preparation and distribution to District students and staff.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent desired and 2 years relative work experience.