Job Description
To manage the school food service program in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, local and state health ordinances, and school district policies.
Duties And Responsibilities
1. Supervises child nutrition program workers/assistants and child nutrition cashiers in the child nutrition program school food service operation: including USDA breakfast and lunch, after school snacks, food for special needs children, approved special functions or other food service as indicated in writing from the child nutrition program director.
2. Supervises the preparation of menus as directed or approved by the child nutrition program director and assists in meal preparation when necessary.
3. Orders food and supplies (except milk, fresh produce, bread, ice cream, fountain drinks, and merchandised foods or any other foods and supplies approved by the child nutrition program director) through the central office. Orders all exceptions listed above directly from approved companies. Files inventories, as required, on commodities, purchased foods and supplies with the director's office at the end of the school year.
4. Approves or assigns a worker/assistant or assistant manager to approve all shipments of goods received for the child nutrition program at the assigned school.
5. Maintains records involved with meal production and program operation on forms approved by the director and/or the state and federal school food authority.
6. Trains and evaluates child nutrition program staff at the direction and/or approval of the child nutrition program director.
7. Ensures compliance with safety and health regulations as established by federal, state, and local agencies.
8. Coordinates with principal, secretary, and bookkeeper regarding required forms for any financial or management information as specified by the state or local food service authority.
9. Participates in all manager training programs and staff meetings.
10. Collaborates with the principal and child nutrition program director in personnel matters.
11. Follows recommendations of the child nutrition program director in matters of program operations.
12. Working knowledge of computer systems or manual registers at the assigned school.
13. Assists in the planning of school menus for managers' choice and any recommendations for the monthly menu.
14. Obtains approved substitutes for staff on leave.
15. Interviews and recommends candidates for employment as child nutrition program assistant manager, worker/assistant, and cashier.
16. Responsible for supervising the cleaning of the kitchen, serving line, storage, and dining areas; checks all cafeteria equipment for safety and cleanliness and notifies appropriate authorities when repairs and/or replacements are needed.
17. Evaluates child nutrition program staff according to criteria and documents approved by the Board of Education.
18. Ensures all child nutrition program staff (manager, assistant manager, worker/assistants, and cashiers) wear the selected uniform for their school.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
3. Experience in institutional food preparation, including one year supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
4. Possess or be able to obtain a Serv-Safe Certification according to the requirements set forth by the Jefferson County Health Department.
5. SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.
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