HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description Child Nutrition
Manager
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Primary Purpose:
Effectively manage compliance with USDA/TDA meal regulations and local health department standards.
Supervise food preparation areas of a school cafeteria and the safe use of kitchen equipment by employees.
The Child Nutrition Manager maintains high standards of quality control in food production, sanitation, and
safety practices and efficient operation of his/her assigned kitchen.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Complies with USDA requirements for completion of 10 hours of professional development
annually.
Food Manager Certification Program Certificate
Complete Humble ISD's Intern Manager In-Training Program
Maintain reliable transportation. May be transferred as deemed necessary of efficient
operations by the Director of Child Nutrition. May be assigned as "Floating"
Manager as needed.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of and expertise in all Federal, State, and local laws regarding student food
preparation and kitchen equipment, health, sanitation, purchasing, and safety requirements
and procedures
Skill in planning and organizing food services activities
Skill in managing staff, follow instructions and plan work, team building and training on a
large scale
Skill in ordering, collecting, tabulating, and evaluating inventory
Skill in accurately accounting for and securing money
Skill in basic mathematical calculations, data entry, and detailed numerical/clerical work
Skill in gathering/organizing/analyzing/interpreting data, utilizing various techniques,
applying concepts to assist in formulating conclusions and developing recommendations and
solutions
Skill in providing, utilizing, and understanding complex and technical information and
explaining effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders
Skill in MS Office (Word, Excel), internet resources, and other software such as Child
Nutrition point of sale system
Skill in communicating effectively and clearly, both verbally and written, utilizing tact and
diplomacy and remaining calm in difficult situations
Skill in English grammar, spelling and punctuation (written and verbal) and proofreading
Ability to analyze situations accurately, troubleshoot, and adopt an effective course of action
Ability to process a high volume of customers
Ability manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and independently to meet deadlines
and exercise good judgment.
Reports to: Child Nutrition Supervisor
School/Department: Child Nutrition Services
Pay Grade: Intern (MT3), ES (MT5), MS (MT6), HS (MT7)
Work Days: 190
Wage/hour status: Non-Exempt
Created/revised: September 2017
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Job Description Child Nutrition
Manager
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Ability to perform duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy,
cooperativeness and work with minimum supervision
Ability to work under pressure situations and prioritize effectively
Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
Ability to maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school
district in a positive manner at all times
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with District staff, outside organizations,
elected officials, and the general public.
Experience:
Experience in a lead role within a cafeteria setting, preferably with a public school district,
university, or college environment.
Experience as a Child Nutrition Specialist
o Experience in Child Nutrition in other school districts will be evaluated by the
Director of Child Nutrition and/or Director of Human Resources
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Direct daily all food preparation, serving, storage, and all follow-up operations within the
kitchen, through the use of standardized recipes and information listed on the production records
and other resource material provided.
- Ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and
department requirements.
- Ensure that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and
periodic inventories.
- Maintain logs on all equipment maintenance required within campus food service department.
- Supervise, train and instruct kitchen personnel and make sound recommendations about the
assignment, workload, discipline, and retention of assigned personnel.
- Work cooperatively with campus personnel to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special
serving requirements and resolve personnel problems.
- Supervise proper care and use of all equipment and perform preventive maintenance, report needed
equipment repairs, and/or recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet department needs.
- Apply rules of safety and sanitation to insure care in food handling, safety in work, and reduction
of accidents.
- Oversee inventory management.
- Receive moneys, preparing cash deposits and all required records.
- Order and receive all food and supplies.
- Attend all managers' meetings and other meetings designated by the Child Nutrition Director
- Establish good rapport with students, faculty, staff and all district personnel.
- Maintain staff morale. Develop loyalty among employees to assure maximum team effort in
providing a superior product.
- Apply techniques of good supervision and work scheduling
- Serve nutritionally adequate and attractive meals.
- Comply with Federal meal component guidelines and USDA Smart Snack guidelines at assigned
campus.
- Verify/report errors in bid pricing and USDA commodity discounts on all delivery invoices.
- Account for financial status (profit and loss) of assigned campus and maintain accurate reports of
daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.
- Monitor life threating food allergy and special diet procedures as per instructions from
Dietitian(s).
- Demonstrate professional ethical behavior at all times.
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Job Description Child Nutrition
Manager
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Communication
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with coworkers, supervisor, and other district
personnel
- Provide outstanding customer service
- Maintain good judgment and decision making when dealing with supervisor, co-workers, students
and parents
Other
- Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information when received and distributed to
appropriate designees as directed by the Director of CNS
- Participate actively in education projects
- Attend meetings as required
- Maintain an organized work environment
- Maintain a professional appearance
- Adaptable to new procedures and changes
- Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
- Monitor employee time and ensure employees are properly clocking in/out according to assigned
schedules.
- Maintain and submit accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and
absenteeism).
Equipment Used:
All kitchen equipment, machinery, POS, scanners and computers. Effective use of department
software for meal compliance, food production, reimbursement reporting and financial management
required.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Occasional prolonged and irregular work hours and travel within school district boundaries
Frequent contact with parents, community, and/or other district/campus employees
Workload is deadline driven
Prolonged use of equipment and computers
Standing (40%), walking (40%), bending (20%), climbing (20%), kneeling (20%), with extended reach above
head (20%) and extended reach in front of body (60%), above 14 inches and in front 20-24 inches.
Lift trays and food supplies up to 42 pounds and places on work station and shelves, and carries while
walking 28 pounds up to ten (10) times per hour for distances up to ten (10) feet.
Lift while sitting 30 pounds, push and pull full trash barrels weighing 45 pounds of distances up to 50 feet.
Frequently bends neck, hands, wrists, arms and back.
Work in extreme environments, including excessive noise, heat, and cold. Requires working with hot ovens,
steamers, warmers, and kettles. Work in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler for extended periods of time.
Some contact with chemicals.
Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Approved by Date
Reviewed by Date