School Nutrition Manager- Albemarle High School

Position Title: School Nutrition Manager

Term of Employment: Full Time; 10 months

Reports To: School Nutrition Supervisor/Director

Pay Information: NC06

General Statement of Job

The School Nutrition Manager performs a variety of duties in the direct supervision of the food service program in a school. Tasks are performed according to established guidelines and procedures. The manager is expected to resolve most problems that arise in the operation of a school cafeteria and also for learning and understanding federal, state, and local regulations governing the school food service. The manager must maintain good communication with the school’s administration, staff, students and parents.

Essential Job Functions

Illustrative Examples of Work:

Food Production and Service

Schedules work to be done

Follows planned menus and manages substitutions

Applies prescribed quality standards and quantity controls

Observed food preparation and line service to assure quality and proper presentation of food

Displays food to reflect school and seasonal activities

Plans use of leftover food

Purchasing, Storage, and Inventory

Requisitions foods and supplies as needed

Verifies cost, quantity, and quality of items received

Advises supervisor concerning improper quality/condition of items received

Sets up and ensures proper storage of all items according to prescribed standards

Inventories items according to established system

Rotates stock in a timely manner

Prepares purchase records and reports

Submits reports and requisitions to central office on a timely basis

Equipment and Facility Management

Oversees proper use of equipment

Requests repairs and replacement of equipment as needed

Maintains a constant check of conditions of sanitation and safety and makes needed corrections

Oversees use of facility by other groups

Additional assignments as assigned by the supervisor.

Personnel Management and Supervision:

Assigns work to staff

Monitors time and leave

Trains employees on equipment use and care, food production and presentation, sanitation, storage, and recordkeeping

Evaluates performance of each employee

Counsels employees to maintain productive working relationships

Recommends hiring and disciplining of employees

Conducts staff meetings

Serves at other school locations as needed

Sanitation and Safety

Develops and implements cleaning schedule according to HACCP requirements and facility needs

Trains employees and enforces sanitation procedures

Follows established HACCP procedures to avoid food contamination and maintain safety and sanitation

Public Relations

Provides information on School Nutrition program to students, parents, and school staff

Responds positively to customer concerns and complaints

Assist in the planning and production of special functions involving School Nutrition program

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill in operation and maintenance of food preparation equipment

Ability to schedule tasks for self and others

Ability to establish and maintain an efficient operation

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships

Considerable knowledge of Meals Plus Point of sale software; NutriKids menu planning software; Microsoft Word and Excel; and Google mail, docs, and calendar

Ability to train and monitor personnel in equipment use and care, food production and presentation, sanitation, storage and recordkeeping

Ability to communicate positively with school staff, students, parents, and visitors

Significant attention to detail in order to maintain accurate records

Considerable knowledge of USDA meal patterns

Thorough knowledge of food preparation and standards of sanitation and safety

Ability to work in a standing position with exposure to frequent noise and heat and repetitive motions

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Minimum Training and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent.

ServSafe Manager Certification (will be provided upon employment)

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.

Frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions.

Work has standard vision requirements.

Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by using the spoken word. Hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.

Requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts.

Requires use of measuring devices.

Occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts.

May be exposed to the risk of electrical shock and blood borne pathogens.

Occasionally may be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), to fumes or airborne particles, to toxic or caustic chemicals, to extreme cold (non-weather), and to extreme heat (non-weather).

May be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Must be able to work in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.