School Nutrition Manager HS

Job Summary

The School Nutrition Manager leads a team dedicated to preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals to students and staff daily. This managerial position oversees all food service operations at their assigned location.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Annual USDA professional standards

• All required manager training including but not limited to monthly Manager’s meetings, assigned classes, 12 hours in-service annually, and 30-hours Orientation for Nutrition Employees

• Certification/License: ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification through National Restaurant Association

• Food service experience, preferably in a school setting

• Food Handlers/SafeServ Certificate

• Valid Georgia Driver’s License

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance

Work Experience

• Food service experience, preferably in a school setting

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and receive information both in person and on the telephone

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Skills-based Competencies:

  • Adhering to safety practices
  • Planning and managing projects
  • Preparing and maintaining accurate records
  • Operating standard office equipment and equipment found in a commercial kitchen
  • Using pertinent software applications

• Knowledge-based Competencies:

  • Safety practices and procedures
  • Quantify food preparation and handling
  • Sanitation practices

• Ability-based Competencies:

  • Communicating with diverse groups
  • Scheduling activities, meetings, and/or events
  • Gathering, collating, and/or classifying data
  • Utilizing a variety of job-related equipment

Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance, communicating effectively and professionally with customers, staff, and administrators

• Actively promotes the school nutrition program while overseeing local food safety and sanitation compliance, ensuring adherence to USDA regulations

• Manages daily food service operations, including meal preparation and quality control, to meet district menu plans and customer expectations for appearance, texture, and flavor

• Maintains accurate inventory levels, oversees the receipt of deliveries to verify quality, and ensures kitchen and serving equipment are kept clean and sanitary

• Manages site operations, supervises staff, orders food and supplies, and monitors meal participation and expenditures in compliance with local, state, and federal standards

• Orients new employees, participates in managerial meetings and training sessions to convey and gather essential operational information

• Prepares a wide range of documentation including orders, temperature logs, meal production records, and financial reconciliations to support effective operations and comply with district policies

• Responds to inquiries from students, staff, and the public regarding menu items and food service policies, schedules work assignments to ensure efficient daily operations

• Secures all food, condiments, and supplies to prevent contamination and maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary working environment

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions

• Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 10% walking, and 80% standing

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities

• Environmental requirements: Vision, hearing, speech, upper body mobility, strength, some lifting

• Mental Requirements: Working as part of a team, working with interruptions, working with detailed information/data

Reasonable Accommodations

Clarke County School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Clarke County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, religion, disability or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.

Last Updated

08/2024