Child Nutrition Manager Trainee

Amarillo ISD • Amarillo, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Positively impact the efficient operation of routines and practices associated with a busy food service operation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED – preferred
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with school personnel, subordinates, students, parents and community groups
• Must be able to work as a team member
• Knowledge and use of commercial food service equipment
• Follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment
• Read and understand ingredient and chemical labels, warnings, recipes, and product information
• Basic math skills and be able to correctly measure recipe ingredients
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new applications
• Accurate typing and ten-key skills, familiarity with computer applications such as spreadsheets and word processing
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• One year experience in supervision of food service employees, menu planning, food ordering, food service record keeping, and in preparing and serving varied and balanced menus
• Pre-employment physical examination is required at applicant’s expense

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Manager Certification or recognized equivalent and City of Amarillo Food Manager Certification, both to be obtained within an allotted period of time
• Completion of courses pertaining to quantity food preparation, food service management, nutrition, sanitation, and supervision is preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates in the preparation, cooking, and service of food for students and adults.
• Plans menus, assuring that standardized recipes and approved price schedules and portion controls are followed.
• Learn to: A. Supervise the food service staff by preparing work schedules, assigning and directing work, training, enforcing work production standards, evaluating work performance and recommending disciplinary action.
• B. Order appropriate quantities of food and supplies and assure proper storage and authorized use of same.
• C. Check goods received against requisitions and invoices and contact food service office to correct any errors.
• D. Take periodic inventories of food and supplies.
• E. Make or assist in making bank deposits of money received.
• Follow approved housekeeping and safety practices to ensure that sanitary and safe conditions are maintained in the kitchen, food serving areas, storage areas and in dining areas.
• Prepare, forward and maintain files of records and reports required by the food service department.
• Maintain food quality standards, including appearance and taste.
• Assure that meals meet the meal requirements specified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the state.
• Follow prescribed procedures to protect the anonymity of students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals.
• Utilize cost control procedures to avoid unwarranted food service operating costs and to stay within budgeted funds.
• Implement security measures to prevent vandalism and theft.
• Assist in disseminating information concerning school food service programs to community groups, parents, students and district personnel.
• Ability to conduct meal production planning and scheduling, modern methods of quantity food preparation and food merchandising.
• Follow nutritional and operational requirements of the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs and related federal and state regulations, including the evaluation of applications for free and reduced-price meals for needy students.
• Be able to travel to various district facilities.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, appearance, and grooming; and cleanliness of work habits.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Show a positive attitude, interest and enthusiasm in the position.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Abide by State and Federal laws, District policies, campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks & assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED