School Nutrition Assistant Manager

Flour Bluff•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the School Nutrition Assistant Manager is to supervise and participate in the operation of a Central Kitchen providing meals (breakfast and lunch) for students and adults in a School Nutrition Program in accordance with regulatory agencies and administrative guidelines.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is desirable.
Sufficient education to have basic skills in reading, record keeping and arithmetic is required.
Completion of the l5 hour Food Service Manager’s sanitation course is required.
One year experience in commercial or institutional quantity food preparation, including the preparation and serving of a major supervision of food service employees and in preparing and serving varied and balanced menus is required.
Experience in supervision of food service employees and serving varied and balance menus is required.
Use of an automobile is required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of adult school or college courses pertaining to quantity food production and service, nutrition, sanitation and supervision is desirable.
Completion of at least one summer workshop sponsored by the Texas School Food Service Association or Texas Education Agency every 3 years is desirable.
Experience in menu planning, food ordering and food service record keeping is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assists the manager and participates in the preparation, cooking and distribution of food and supplies for students and adults.
Assists in maintaining quality standards by assuring that standardized recipes, price schedules and portion controls are followed.
Assists the manager in supervising the Central Kitchen staff by assigning and directing work, training, enforcing standards, evaluating work performance and recommending disciplinary action.
Assists in periodic inventory of foods, supplies and equipment.
Assists the School Nutrition Director in planning the usage of leftovers.
Assists the manager in implementing and maintaining established sanitation and safety practices to maintain sanitary and safe conditions in the kitchen and distribution areas.
Assists the manager in maintaining required records and reports necessary for the integrity of the School Nutrition program.
Assists in maintaining food quality standards, including appearance and taste.
Assists in implementing cost control procedures to maintain operating costs within budgeted funds.
Assists the manager in preparing requests for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement.
Maintains security measures to prevent vandalism and theft.
Works within a framework of multiple and complex regulations and time schedules.
Maintains good working communications with co-workers and other staff members.
Maintains good attitude in difficult situations.
Helps maintain cohesiveness among employees.
Performs duties in a timely and organized manner.
Projects a professional image through demeanor and dress.
Complies with School Nutrition Department policies and procedures.
Complies with policies and procedures as outlined in employee handbook and addendum.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Adheres to proper channels when communicating ideas, problems, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.