Child Nutrition Manager I

Ysleta Independent School District•El Paso, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Create and maintain an efficient food service program in an individual school under the direction and guidance of the school principal and the Director of Child Nutrition Services. Adhere to established federal and state laws and regulations and YISD Board of Trustees policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required
Possess current Food Handler's Card
Three (3) years experience in food service, one ( 1) year verifiable supervisory experience
Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English
Willing to acquire and maintain a Food Service Management Certificate
Ability to organize, delegate, instruct and train personnel.
Effective organizational, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills required.
Valid Texas/New Mexico driver's license/ID card
Subject to the district's drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation
Must be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier.
Have attended and completed a defensive driving class within the past three (3) years.
Handle multiple tasks while working under pressure.
Maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.
Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to fifty (50) pounds frequently.
Handle exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Do continual walking, standing, pushing and pulling.
Do frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing (ladder).

Responsibilities

Cooperate with .campus principal, faculty, students and staff to make the food service program, an integral part of the total school program.
Work cooperatively with Health Department to ensure guidelines are being followed.
Operate the school's child nutrition program within established guidelines to ensure a cost effective program of high integrity with effective accounting of money and inventory.
Monitor school for compliance with Texas Public School Nutrition Policies.
Maintain good public relations with customers (students), coworkers, supervisors and the community.
Plan, prepare and publicize appetizing and nutritious meals to increase participation in the school breakfast and National School Lunch Programs.
Research, develop and implement staff development training for food service staff to improve the food service program.
Order food supplies and equipment according to established specifications and procedures.
Receive, store, handle, prepare and serve food, assuring an efficient inventory control system and utilizing safe food handling practices.
Direct, plan and serve meals for special functions and community activities.
Maintain and account for all special functions and community activities.
Train and assist personnel, assistant managers, cooks and helpers in their responsibilities.
Oversee the location, maintenance and use of all kitchen equipment and fire safety equipment.
Supervise assigned employees, oversee completion of duties and maintain efficient documentation.
Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.
Participate in professional development activities as required by district, state, and federal policies.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support districUdepartment goals.
Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.
Complete annual continuing education requirements.