Coordinator, Stdt Nutr Prodtn

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Nutrition Production Coordinator assists in coordinating the preparation and service of meals at an assigned school site. The role supports safe, nutritious, appealing meals and snacks for students and staff, maintains food quality and safety, and ensures required records are accurate and current. In the absence of the Student Nutrition Services Manager, the coordinator handles all aspects of the program. The position also requires following district expectations, including reliable attendance, professionalism, support for district goals, and maintaining the knowledge and skills needed for the work.

Requirements

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in food service.
Must successfully complete the Production Coordinator Training Program.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Microsoft Office computer skills.
Ability to perform the physical activities and lifting described in the posting, including lifting up to 35 pounds.
Regular and predictable attendance and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and explain quality food preparation practices, including batch cooking, proper equipment operation and care, culinary techniques, and standardized recipes.
Work with Student Nutrition Services assistants to ensure quality food products are served.
Inspect and taste food before it is placed on the serving line; ensure serving lines are stocked, clean, and attractively displayed.
Check food temperatures before and during service, ensuring food is prepared and served within safe temperatures under HACCP guidelines.
Record and maintain accurate records required by Student Nutrition Services, the Florida Department of Agriculture, Hillsborough County Department of Health, and the USDA.
Follow applicable USDA, Florida Department of Agriculture, Hillsborough County Health Department, and district rules, regulations, and procedures when preparing and serving meals and snacks.
Ensure daily record keeping is complete, accurate, and up to date.
Ensure food quality and food safety for all meals produced in the kitchen and follow proper HACCP procedures.
Handle all aspects of the program in the absence of the Student Nutrition Services Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work within the approved budget, conserve resources, and contribute to cost-saving measures.
Plan and prioritize work, use time efficiently, set goals, and organize activities.
Promote quality, apply feedback, monitor work, and improve processes and services.
Respond to service requests, follow instructions and management direction, take responsibility for actions, and meet attendance and punctuality expectations.