Manager, Child Nutrition (Elementary)

Victoria ISD•Victoria, TX

About The Position

Supervise, train, and manage campus food service operation. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by menu requirements established by Child Nutrition Department. Meet health codes.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Food Manager certification
Must complete 10 hours of Food Service training each year
Completion of a sanitation course before or during the first year of employment.
Three years’ experience in institutional food service operations.
Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation
Ability to manage personnel
Effective planning and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Produce and maintain work schedules and production records.
Direct daily activities in kitchen and cafeteria.
Maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental/Federal policies and procedures.
Work cooperatively with campus principal to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving requirements and to resolve personnel problems.
Supervise and train employees at campus level, promoting efficiency, morale, and teamwork.
Ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.
Maintain and submit accurate information for payroll reporting (time clock, tardiness, and absenteeism).
Ensure that food items are stored in a safe and hazard-free environment.
Establish and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
Maintain safe work environment.
Ensure that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through weekly orders and periodic inventories.
Maintain logs on all equipment maintenance required within campus Child Nutrition Department.
Perform preventive maintenance and report needed equipment repairs.
Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet department needs.
Conduct annual physical equipment and supplies inventory.
Help screen, select, and train cafeteria workers and make sound recommendations about the assignment, discipline, and retention of cafeteria personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned