Child Nutrition Manager I- Faith North

Phoenix Elementary School District #1•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Students cannot learn if they are hungry, so it is important to make sure that all students are fed nutritious and delicious breakfasts and lunches. The Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager supervises the Child Nutrition program and staff at a school and is responsible for ensuring that all federal/state laws and regulations governing the preparation, storage and dissemination of food are followed. This important position is also responsible for all fiscal accounting within the Child Nutrition Program for the site.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid Maricopa County Food Handler’s Permit
Valid ServSafe Manager Certificate Required
More than two years of experience in food service
Knowledge of: Department organization, methods, standards, and practices.
Knowledge of: Federal and state laws and regulations governing the preparation, storage, and dissemination of food.
Skilled in: Preparing (cooking, baking) food for large numbers of people.
Ability to: Interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside of the District.
Operate the computer and the Point of Sale System.
Work cooperatively with staff.
Follow the general bookkeeping procedures established by the Child Nutrition
Meet federal/state nutrition guidelines.
Communicate with others in a clear and concise manner.
Teamwork
Planning Ahead
Developing Others
Communication

Nice To Haves

Additional training in nutrition education and adult supervision
Working knowledge of the procedures, portion control, methods, and process of food preparation
Proficient in communicating in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Manages all cafeteria and kitchen functions, including point-of-sale systems, food distribution tracking, receiving and storing food and supplies, preparing high-quality and nutritious meals, conducting inventory, and working with Central Kitchen Manager and Nutritionist to follow meal patterns and ordering food and supplies.
Supervise, support, and evaluate Child Nutrition Workers in order to create an atmosphere conducive to employee productivity and satisfaction.
Uses quality food production techniques to produce appealing and nutritious foods, and ensures quality food is produced each day at schools.
Ensures the safety of all students and staff by following the department’s food safety plan, conducting safety procedures, and complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Provide exemplary customer service to all students and staff at all times, and communicates effectively with a variety of partners, including the School Principal and vendors.
Use forecasting as a management tool to support budget decisions and operate within established guidelines to provide a cost-effective program of high integrity.
Complete and maintain manager reports and daily food production records as required by federal regulations.
Complete a minimum of 10 hours of professional standards training per USDA requirements for schools participating in the NSLP.
Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by the Director of Child Nutrition.
Correctly and efficiently process school meal applications.
Additional duties as assigned.