Child Nutrition Elementary Manager

Mesa USD 4 • Mesa, AZ

3d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Sousa Elementary, 616 N. Mountain Rd., Mesa, AZ 85207 - 6.5 HPD (If you are interested in any other Elementary Manager positions that may become available in the next 30 days apply now.) Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. Employment Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Base Hourly: $20.76 Class/Calendar: B22, 9.5 months Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance Performance Pay: Available annually New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten -year maximum New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position Job Summary: To prepare and serve lunches on a time schedule and to monitor quality and quantity control of all food served; to coordinate cafeteria operations; to serve as a liaison between principal and Food and Nutrition Department. If offered a position with Food and Nutrition, the offer is conditional on the applicant being required to pass a timed agility test. This test includes basic mobility, bending, reaching arms overhead and out, rotation, squatting and kneeling, as well as lifting and carrying a 10lb weighted crate, pushing a cart with a 20lb weighted crate and lifting a 47lb weighted crate. Exact details of the test will be explained at the time of testing. Key Responsibilities: This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona Driver’s license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation
• Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker card
• Must acquire Maricopa County Certified Food Service Manager card within 3 months
• Two full years’ experience in school food service or equivalent experience required
• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to be flexible in changing cafeteria situations and to work with constant interruptions
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Working knowledge of food ordering, food production and operation of commercial food equipment
• Ability to organize, to prioritize and to plan day’s workload
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods while supervising operations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to forty pounds

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve lunches on a time schedule and monitor quality and quantity control of all food served
• Enforce district and Food & Nutrition policies; implement all county and department safety and sanitation procedures in the cafeteria
• Prepare accurate reports and records
• Supervise the operation of computerized point of sale system
• Coordinate cafeteria operations; order food and supply items; approve meal applications
• Supervise cafeteria personnel including managing, training and evaluating employees
• Prepare and post employee work schedules
• Promote and market school lunch to students and staff
• Provide quality customer service to students and staff
• Serve as a liaison between principal and Food & Nutrition department
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Attend designated meetings and classes
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Benefits

• Vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
• health, and life insurance
• Performance Pay: Available annually
• New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten -year maximum
• New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees