Child Nutrition Manager
About The Position
Under the direction of the Child Nutrition Director, will provide leadership and ensure the mission and goals of Newton-Conover City Schools Child Nutrition Department are met. Work involves, but is not limited to: Managing a specific facility site effectively and efficiently Responsible for the preparation and serving of high quality nutritious meals in a friendly and customer-oriented manner Training, supervising, leading, and mentoring school cafeteria employees to facilitate their success Expected to develop site employees to become independent and efficient employees Provide high-quality training to ensure all state and federal guidelines are followed
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrates aptitude, competence and experience for assigned responsibilities.
- Requires maintaining emotional control under stress
- ServSafe certification required and maintained
Responsibilities
- Supervises the production and serving of quality meals for students and staff
- Follows meal accountability procedures per state and federal regulations
- Maintains accurate financial records as prescribed by the Child Nutrition Director and Finance Officer
- Maintains accurate employee time records
- Maintains records on food and supplies received and used
- Responsible for maintaining proper storage and security of food and supplies
- Responsible for the security of revenue from cafeteria services until deposited
- Follows menus as published to ensure correct meal pattern contributions are met
- Assigns, directs, plans, and supervises the work of cafeteria employees
- Communicates effectively with staff to meet site and department goals
- Prepares annual evaluations for all cafeteria employees
- Provides continuous feedback related to job performance in order for employees to grow and learn
- Assists in the preparation of food, serving, cash accountability and daily cleaning
- ServSafe certification required and maintained
- Monitors and ensures safe food handling practices, sanitation, and HACCP procedures
- Plans work schedules to help staff build time management skills
- Holds periodic staff meetings to further educate cafeteria team
- Fosters good relations with staff to ensure they work as a team
- Ensures daily cleaning is completed and the cafeteria is maintained in a clean, organized, and sanitary manner
- Responsible for ensuring all equipment in the cafeteria area is in safe working condition. Notifies the appropriate person(s) when repairs or replacements are needed
- Instructs all cafeteria personnel in performing their assigned duties
- Offers recommendations for improvement of the cafeteria operation to the Child Nutrition Director and/or Supervisor/Roving Manager
- Ability to use critical thinking skills to solve problems that arise and prevent crisis
- Performs related duties as assigned by Child Nutrition Director or Supervisor/Roving Manager
- Maintains a neat, clean appearance with appropriate dress and follows uniform policy
- Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and ethics, working cooperatively with the Board, the Superintendent, Administrators, Certified and Classified personnel, parents, and students
- Properly trains/teaches staff in order to build a knowledgeable team that works together to achieve exceptional customer service, serve quality food, and run site effectively
- Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication, as well as basic mathematical skills.
- Attend all meetings as required by the Child Nutrition Director and Superintendent.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
