What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Nutrition Program, Manager (Jeter Primary) position at Alabama State Department of Education?
JOB TITLE: Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Manager
REPORTS TO: Principal and CNP Director
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in institutional food service preferred
- ServSafe Certification, required
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cooperates with the principal, CNP Director, and faculty in planning, developing, and utilizing the school food service program as a laboratory for positive student learning experiences
- Assists in interpreting program goals and objectives to students, parents, and the community
- Maintains effective control over financial operations, personnel, inventory, food production, work schedules, purchasing, commodities, and equipment
- Ensures menus and portion sizes meet USDA meal pattern requirements for breakfast, lunch, and snack programs (as applicable)
- Establishes and maintains security control procedures for CNP funds, food, supplies, and equipment
- Maintains accurate financial, participation, and food production records
- Ensures sanitary operation in compliance with Alabama Department of Public Health regulations
- Supports and follows Opelika City Board of Education policies and procedures
- Adheres to established purchasing procedures and the Alabama Bid Law
- Supervises and trains employees in food production, equipment use and care, serving procedures, sanitation, and facility maintenance
- Prepares and posts daily written work schedules, including menus and staff assignments
- Enforces CNP dress standards and promotes employee compliance
- Encourages and participates in professional growth and development for staff
- Demonstrates the physical and mental capability to manage a CNP operation
- Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
- Performs other duties related to the CNP as assigned by the principal (e.g., banquets, receptions)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Nine (9) month contract (187 days).SALARY
Salary will be determined according to the approved salary schedule and based on verified experience and credentials.EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- The employee must possess sufficient physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and visual acuity to perform essential functions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- All candidates must submit to a background check; employment is contingent upon meeting suitability criteria established by the Alabama State Department of Education.
- The Opelika Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
- The Opelika Board of Education participates in the federal E-Verify program; new employees must provide documentation to verify identity and authorization to work in the United States.