Nutrition Services Manager

Pay Grade : 4361

Position Control : 3991

Department : Nutrition Services

Accountable To : Nutrition Service Manager

FLSA Status : Non- Exempt

Creation / Revision Date : July 10, 2019

Summary : Under general directions, incumbent manages the food service program at one school site according to policies and procedures, and federal / state requirements. Provides leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met. Maintains records of income, food, supplies, personnel and equipment.

Essential Functions :

• Oversees kitchen operations and supervises employees including determining workloads, recommending new hires and terminations, conducting performance evaluations, performing training functions for new support staff, maintaining personnel records and interpreting and implementing policies and procedures.
• Orders food and non-food items necessary for daily operation of kitchen including taking inventory, participating in meal programs such as field trips and transport programs, determining food products and quantity levels and entering orders onto the District's system. Checks in orders by verifying packing slip against purchase orders and putting away items.
• Acts as a liaison in promoting positive relations between schools, District, parents, Food Services and students including diplomatically handling conflict situations.
• Prepares daily food use reports by tracking and recording meals served and supplies used. Verifies information, ensures meals are in compliance with National School Meal guidelines and turns in to the District office.
• Assists in food production and clerical work as needed by determining which areas need additional help.
• Prepares payroll report by verifying hours; tracking vacation, sick and personal leave; tracking substitute's hours; and submitting to District office.Performs other duties as required.
• Takes inventory of supplies to ensure adequate levels are maintained.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.); three years school food service experience including one year kitchen lead experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Must have ServSafe certification or equivalent.

Knowledge Required :

Skills Required :

Knowledge and Skills Required :

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Activities / Requirements :

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.