School Nutrition Manager

Nash County Public Schools • Nashville, NC

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About The Position

An employee in this position oversees the operation of the school nutrition services. Lead responsibilities include: opening and closing the facility; monitoring and maintaining accurate records; assigning and supervising work; and ordering food items. Work follows established written procedures and guidelines and is subject to review and monitored by the School Nutrition Supervisor.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of: Total food preparation and operation cycle in kitchen
• Food handling and preparation
• Methods and techniques for maintaining and completing school nutrition reports and records such as inventory, purchasing, food ordering, and similar functions
• Ability to: Assign, evaluate, and monitor the work of other employees
• Count and compute numbers and figures
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Communicate effectively in oral and written methods
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with children, school staff, supervisors, and others.
• Perform basic computer skills.
• Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs
• Physically perform basic operational functions such as: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motion
• Must process the visual acuity to operate kitchen equipment and determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• ServSafe or Safe Plates certification required or must complete within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Food Service experience including five years’ experience working in school nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises food production and preparation, assigns and monitors work of employees, closes out daily money and reports, and completes monthly reports
• Assures that there is adequate staff for the meal preparation tasks assigned
• Coordinates and works with school staff on any special needs of the school nutrition staff for that day; handles special requests
• Counts and records inventory monthly
• Develops a productive relationship with school administration and staff
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Substitutes for other staff
• Prepares and handles food in preparation for meal services for the school staff and children; includes such examples as panning food and preparing sandwiches, salad, meats, and vegetables
• Unloads food carriers and assists with storing food, materials, and supplies
• Pulls inventory items to be used in food preparation
• Sets up serving line or cashier line, depending on specific day’s job assignment
• Handles recycled items and takes out trash
• Counts and records leftovers, does inventory counts
• Completes cash reconciliation’s, counts and receives monies, and collects prepaid money

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED