What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Services Lead position at Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools?
- Assist in coordinating and overseeing daily completion of nutrition services activities.
- Assist with preparation of featured menu items daily and weekly.
- May assist with preparation of food for satellite locations or catered events.
- Utilize and follow standardized recipes as needed.
- Serve food according to portion control.
- Ensure that food remains at proper temperatures according to the guidelines.
- Ensure that all federal, state, and departmental food service requirements are met.
- Ensures that all meals served in the school nutrition program meet current nutritional standards and meal pattern including children with special diet needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely records according to program requirements and department procedures such as student meal selection, food production, etc.
- Complete temperature documentation
- Assist with inventory review and year end process as requested.
- Assist in receiving, stocking and storage of food and supplies
- Responsible for proper storage of food and supplies
- Fill milk coolers, utensil holders, napkin holders.
- Set up/take down serving areas.
- Set up/take down condiment station.
- May set up/take down for satellite meals or catered events.
- Proper handling and storage of remaining food items
- Clean and sanitize area and equipment
- Wash dishes
- Monitor temperature of equipment
- Clean tables
- Attends meetings and trainings as assigned.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Nutrition and Sanitation courses within one year of hire date.
- Maintain USDA Professional Standards hours.
- Level 4 SNA Certification required within one year of hire date
- Previous Nutrition Services or other related experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of nutrition service procedures, practices and equipment.
- Basic knowledge of federal/state health/nutrition requirements.
- Basic knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation.
- Knowledge of nutrition services regulations and standards.
- Knowledge of standard cooking skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instruction including recipes.
- Basic knowledge and application of computer skills.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
- Ability to work with money and accurately make change.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere for staff and students in all nutrition services areas.
- Organizational and time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Operate small equipment such as: knives, peelers, can opener, utensils and microwave.
- Operate large equipment such as: convection oven, food slicer, food warmers, steam tables, dishwasher, steam jacket kettle and braising pan.
- Operate office equipment such as: computer, cafeteria computer sales and phone system.
- Utilizes nutrition services software program.
- This position supervises nutrition services employees.
- The position trains others.
- Ability and willingness to cross train and cover other nutrition services positions.
- Position involves extended periods of time on feet.
- Position involves frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Position involves occasional repetitive motion & hand dexterity in performing tasks.
- Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.
- Position involves frequent walking, stooping, reaching and bending.
- Position involves smelling and tasting of food.
- Position includes organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to meet strict deadlines.
- Position includes leading others.
- Position involves attention to detail.
- Position includes operating equipment that requires concentration.
- Position includes handling multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
- Position involves flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, sometimes from more than one person.
- Position includes varying workload.
- Position includes working in a team environment.
- Position involves coordination of manual dexterity with visual attention (eye-hand coordination).
- Position involves variables in room temperatures from cooking, dishwasher operations and utilization of freezer/refrigeration equipment.
- Position involves exposure to slippery floors.
- Position involves noise levels from equipment and students.
- Position involves exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.
- Position involves working with sharp tools.
- Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with students, parents, other employees and community members.
- Provides a clean, safe and comfortable food service environment to make the students and staff proud of their school.
- Motivates and instructs staff so their duties and responsibilities are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Helps to promote safety and prevent accidents.
- Food is prepared in a nutritious, healthy and timely manner.
JobID: 4896
Position Type:
Nutrition Services/Nutrition Services Lead
Nutrition Services/Nutrition Services Lead
Date Posted:
4/28/2025
4/28/2025
Location:
Buffalo High School - 0067
Buffalo High School - 0067
Date Available:
08/25/2025
08/25/2025
Closing Date:
05/11/25 or Until Filled
Schedule: 5 days / week (Monday - Friday), 7.75 hours / day05/11/25 or Until Filled
Hours: As assigned (hours & break hours may vary)
Benefits & Pay Schedule: According to Master Agreement
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting in the coordination, planning, and preparation of the school meals program. Ensures compliance with all applicable sanitation and health standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Assists in supervising and monitoring daily kitchen procedures and operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
% of Time
65% Food Preparation and Oversight
WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Education/Certification/Licensure Requirements:
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