Child Nutrition - Assistant Manager

Child Nutrition - Assistant Manager JobID: 593

Position Type:

Child Nutrition Services

Date Posted:

10/15/2024

Location:

Admn Annex

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Beaumont independent school district

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Child Nutrition Assistant Manager CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Director Food Services PAY GRADE: AUX 3 /185 Days LOCATION: Administration, Food Services DATE REVISED: 5/1/2023

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To develop management skills required to serve safe, nutritious, appealing meals to students and staff in an atmosphere of friendliness, cleanliness and efficiency. Assist the Child Nutrition Manager with all aspects of the campus food service operation. Work closely and cooperatively with the child nutrition manager to ensure that food production and service is in accordance with established standards, rules and regulations. Assist the child nutrition manager with training, ordering, inventory and overall operational efficiency. Be willing and able to assist other campuses when the manager is out.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Servsafe/food handlers certification is required within 60 days of hire

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and understand instructions for food preparation and safety procedures.
• Ability to maintain required documentation.
• Positive attitude toward use of a computer and the point of sale.
• Ability to supervise employees engaged in food production tasks.
• Ability to maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, inventory, and freezer/cooler logs.
• Knowledge of TDA laws, rules and regulations governing service and production.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with students, teachers, principals and parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Experience:

• Experience in K-12 child nutrition preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Comply with applicable child nutrition guidelines and policies.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Provide quality food service to students with emphasis on nutritional value, flavor and acceptability.
• Assist in preparation of orders for supplies and equipment according to the outlined schedule.
• Assist in balancing labor and reducing daily waste.
• Assist in assuming responsibility for records of cash, food, supplies and equipment.
• Report malfunctioning equipment and ensure proper usage.
• Assist in training employees and new hires.
• Assist in entering information on production records and other worksheets.
• Assist in supervision of employees and new hires.
• Assist in preparation and posting of work schedules.
• Assist with monitoring time sheets and records for accuracy.
• Work special events and during emergencies as needed.
• Foster an attitude of customer satisfaction among staff.
• Correct unsafe conditions that may exist in the work area that could cause an accident. Report any conditions that are not correctable by you to the supervisor immediately.
• Know and practice the proper safety procedures in operating machinery and equipment as required for the job.
• Know and practice safety techniques in lifting, climbing and performing other job duties.
• Maintain food safety, quality and presentation.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary and hazard free working environment.
• Attendance at work is an essential function.
• Other duties assigned by upper management.

OTHER INFORMATION

EQUIPMENT USED:

Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, vegetable cutters, sharp cutting tool, ovens, dishwashers, food/utility carts and ladders.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours of work
• Frequent interruptions
• Deadline driven workload
• Frequent contact with parents, community, and/or other district/campus employees

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting/carrying (45 pounds and over), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, repetitive hand motions; frequent bending and stooping; pushing (intermittent), standing (3-5 hours per day), kneeling (intermittent), repeated bending (intermittent), climbing(intermittent), specific visual requirements (reading product labels, directions/equipment operation), specific hearing requirement (oral and telephone conversations).
• Excessive heat, cold and humidity; excessive dampness or chilling, excessive noise (intermittent), fumes, solvents, work around machinery with moving parts, working with hands in water; Repetitive hand motions

Environmental Demands

• Frequent contact with parents, community, and/or other district/campus employees
• Frequent interruptions
• Work indoors to conduct on-site inspections of facilities
• Frequent district-wide travel

The State Board for Educator Certification will require all first-time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check. A cost of up to $49. 00 will be charged for fingerprinting.

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Approved by Immediate Supervisor: Date: Reviewed by HR Director: Date: Received by Employee: Date:

The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.