Child Nutrition Manager

Position Description :

The Food Services Area Manager is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the Food Services Cafeteria Managers and Technicians with the goal of ensuring that Food Services programs and personnel are in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and policy. The position can require extend or on call work hours due to emergencies or extenuating circumstances related to safety or operational routine.

Reports To :

Executive Director of Food Services

Scope of Responsibility :

• Monitors all aspects of Food Services programs at the school site level, assuring compliance to all relevant regulations and policies.
• Supervises the cafeteria managers' activities, providing technical support as needed and monitoring required record keeping including production records, inventory, food cost, HACCP compliance, meal counting / claiming and others as assigned.
• Acts as a liaison between the school administration and central office staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations of Cafeteria Managers based on the schedule established by the Human Capital Division.
• Assists cafeteria managers in the supervision of cafeteria technicians.
• Recommends personnel placement and maintains labor records for each assigned school.
• Analyzes equipment needs and makes recommendations regarding new equipment purchases.
• Conducts an annual comprehensive site review that evaluates the operation of all Food Services programs operated at the site.
• Assists in menu planning and testing and evaluation of applicable products.
• Assists in the development of and training of Food Services employees.
• Responsible to carry and answer system issued phone before, during and after normal work hours due to emergencies or extenuating circumstances related to safety or operational routine.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Food Services.

Skills and Qualifications :

We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate :

Desirable Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Home Economics, Institutional Management, Business Administration, Nutrition or Food Technology.

Physical Involvement :

Sitting is required most of each work day. Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds is sometimes required. Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations, and meeting sites. Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations.

Compensation :

JPPSS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPPSS also offers a competitive benefits package.