Nutrition Services - Assistant Manager @ Moran Prairie Elementary School, 6 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools • Moran Prairie Elementary School - Spokane, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Elementary Cafeteria Manager, assists in the preparation and serving of high-quality, nutritious meals as well as cleanup in the time allotted, for the purpose of ensuring a high-quality, self-supporting program which meets budgeted annual revenues and supports the nutritional well-being of students as part of the education process. Responsible for interacting with kitchen and school staff, students and the public, in a cooperative and professional manner. This position will train for and replace elementary manager during manager's absence.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
• Meets all the criteria for Prep Worker position.
• One year experience as Prep Worker or equivalent, preferred.
• Other related institutional feeding experience may be considered.
• Demonstrate ability to meet the requirements of Elementary Assistant Manager level by exhibiting minimum scores on appropriate interview and/or test.
• Demonstrate Knowledge of and Ability to Utilize: All kitchen utensils and equipment including care and cleaning; Rules of food safety and sanitation; Fundamentals of quantity food preparation, storage, and portion control; USDA rules and regulations for Nutrition Services program; Nutrition Services department policies and procedures; Fundamentals of HACCP procedures; All paperwork/reports required of position.
• Obtain and possess a valid Food Handler's Permit.
• Hepatitis A vaccination or waiver.
• Current fingerprint record on file.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year experience in specific job requirements.
• Attend workshops, meetings, and continuing education classes pertinent to position.
• Satisfactory completion of approved Safety/Sanitation class.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate is required as well as ability to understand verbal and written directions and possess basic mathematical skills and ability to read measuring devices.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift overhead, and stand for extended periods of time; requires the use of both hands.
• Must be able to operate district and Nutrition Services computer hardware and software, as needed.
• Learn and perform responsibilities of manager and substitute for manager during his/her absence.
• Adjust work pace to meet the demands of changing workload.
• Exhibit a professional attitude at all times and a willingness to take directions and work with others in a positive, cooperative, and pleasant manner.
• Make independent decisions and take appropriate action while following established procedures and guidelines.
• Exhibit a willingness to follow Nutrition Services customer service expectations and guidelines and assist in promotion of school meals program.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators while maintaining confidentiality.
• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Level 1 certification with School Nutrition Association, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for knowing, following, and interpreting to others, the procedures, policies, and requirements of the Nutrition Services program and Spokane Public Schools, including, but not limited to, all aspects of food preparation; use and care of kitchen equipment; established HACCP guidelines and program procedures ensuring kitchen/food safety and sanitation.
• Must be willing to learn and follow Nutrition Services management and kitchen organizational procedures; accounting procedures for district, federal, and state statistical record keeping; inventory management and payroll in order to replace manager during absence.
• Successfully complete classes required for position and attend meetings, and/or workshops related to position.
• May be required to assist with opening and closing of the kitchen prior to the beginning and ending of each school year.
• Fulfill other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.
• Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options.
• Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee.
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement.
• DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED