Nutrition Services - Middle School Manager @ Glover Middle School, 8 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools•Glover Middle School - Spokane, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. Position is responsible for the coordination, supervision, and operation of a secondary school kitchen. Position is expected to perform independent work as part of an overall team effort to prepare and serve 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.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
Must meet the criteria for Manager I and Manager II positions.
Must have three years experience in large quantity cooking and baking or equivalent.
Experience in other related institutional feeding operations may be considered.
Must have at least two years experience as a Manager in schools or equivalent experience.
Experience in other related institutional feeding operations may substitute for one year's experience.
Demonstrated ability to meet requirements of Manager III 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 of; 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.
Current first aid/CPR.
High school diploma or GED and a minimum of three years specific work experience in school food service.
An AA degree in a related field, may substitute for one year's related work experience.
Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional growth and development by attending workshops, meetings, and continuing education classes when offered.
Satisfactory completion of approved Safety/Sanitation class within previous five years.
Position requires the ability to read, write, and communicate.
Employee must exhibit ability to understand verbal and written directions and possess basic mathematical skills as well as ability to read measuring devices.
Position requires ability to operate district and Nutrition Services computer hardware and software.
Position requires ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds without assistance, to bend, stoop, and lift overhead.
It requires the use of both hands and ability to stand for extended periods of time.
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

Current Level 3 certification with School Nutrition Association, preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for knowing, following, and interpreting to and/or training others, in 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; Nutrition Services management and kitchen organizational procedures; accounting procedures for district, federal, and state statistical record keeping; inventory management and payroll.
Supervise site team and general operation of a secondary kitchen serving more than 400 meals, student and adult ADP or a secondary base kitchen with transport site(s).
Successfully complete classes required for position and attend meetings, and/or workshops related to position.
Coordinate and assist with opening and closing the kitchen prior to beginning and at the end of each school year.
Fulfill other related duties as assigned or requested.
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.
Work with groups to interpret and/or promote nutrition education and Nutrition Services program.
Promote and train others on established customer service models and expectations.
Coordinate with and participate in site Food Sales Committee to ensure Nutrition Services and district policies and procedures are followed.
Lead and develop positive team environment.

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.
The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
School District Employees participate in the 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.
Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.