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JOB GOAL:

To assist the manager in directing a small to large staff of employees engaged in the preparation and serving of a variety of quality meals in a Food and Nutrition Services establishment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or approved equivalency diploma.
• Serv-Safe Certification (or receive within 6 months)
• Must pass a physical exam.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the planning, preparation and service of a large variety of foods. Knowledge of the uses of a variety of food service equipment. Knowledge of food values and nutrition. Knowledge of health, sanitary and safety practices in the food service operation. Knowledge of the storage of food and non-food supplies. Ability to supervise the preparation of economical, nutritious and attractive meals. Ability to supervise and train food service personnel. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with manager, employees, students, and school personnel. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to market the School Lunch program to students, parents, school administration, and community. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize activities. Ability to effectively use all food service computer software applications. Ability to collaborate, plan, implement programs, and problem solve with the manager.

REPORTS TO:

Manager, Food and Nutrition Services Cafeteria

Supervisor, Food and Nutrition Services

Director, Food and Nutrition Services

SUPERVISES:

Food Service Workers

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist manager with interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment
• Assist manager with the training of new personnel
• Plan, assign, supervise, and inspect the work of subordinates through daily work and cleaning schedules
• Supervise and assist in the preparation and service of approved meal and a la carte offerings as required
• Supervise the packaging and transport of lunches for assigned satellite feeding programs
• Supervise care, maintenance, and use of equipment
• Assist manager with orders and requisitions
• Receive food and non-food shipments to cafeteria in accordance with centrally approved practices
• Assist manager with requisition of needed repair and maintenance work
• Assist manager with implementation and maintaining standards pertaining to sanitation and safety, personal hygiene and dress, and the handling / storage of food and other supplies
• Bank monies collected from approved meal services
• Interact with parents, outside agencies, business and community to enhance understanding of district initiatives and priorities and to elicit support and assistance
• Keep immediate supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events
• Maintain a network of peer contacts through professional organizations
• Represent the district in a positive and professional manner
• Work closely with food service manager, district and schools staffs to support school improvement initiatives and processes
• Provide leadership and direction for assigned areas of responsibility
• Assist the manager in facilitating the development, implementation and evaluation of staff development activities in assigned areas. This includes recommendation for termination
• Attend training sessions, conferences and workshops to keep abreast of current practices, programs and legal issues
• Assist manager in preparation of all required reports and maintain all appropriate records
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement and take appropriate action
• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

• Stand for up to six (6) continuous hours
• Stoop, squat, kneel, and/or bend in a manner that allows the palms to touch the floor (as in cleaning baseboards, equipment, etc.)
• Bend from a standing position in a manner that allows the palms to touch the knees (as in washing of pots and pans in deep sinks, and cleaning milk boxes)
• Bend from the waist in a standing position with the arms outstretched for an extended period of time (as in the service of food)
• Twist, turn, and/or stretch from side to side that allows the shoulders to be perpendicular to the hips (as in sweeping, mopping, stocking shelves removing food from ovens)
• Lift, carry, and/or support 30 pounds from shoulder level to above head (as in placing food in ovens, freezer, stockroom shelves etc.)
• Work with caustic and non-caustic chemicals
• Work in hot, humid environment
• Perform duties requiring repetitive motions with hands and wrist (as in slicing, dicing, washing, counting money, writing, scrubbing, scraping, etc.)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Board approved:

05/14/2007

Revised:

06/11/2012

05/22/2018

SALARY SCHEDULE: SUPPORT

PAYGRADE: 27, 57

SHORT TITLE: FDS040 (12 Month), FDS022 (10 Month)

STATE JOB CODE: 76016

Pay Scale

Approved Budgeted Hourly : $15.34-16.63

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.34 - $16.63 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person