Child Nutrition Elementary Manager

Redbird Elementary, 1020 S Extension Rd, Mesa, 85210 (8.0 HPD)

Hermosa Vista, 1425 N 23rd St, Mesa, 85213 (6.5 HPD)

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Employment Type:

Full-time (32.50 - 40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$21.01

Class/Calendar:

B22, 9.5 months

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To prepare and serve lunches on a time schedule and to monitor quality and quantity control of all food served; to coordinate cafeteria operations; to serve as a liaison between principal and Food and Nutrition Department.

If offered a position with Food and Nutrition, the offer is conditional on the applicant being required to pass a timed agility test. This test includes basic mobility, bending, reaching arms overhead and out, rotation, squatting and kneeling, as well as lifting and carrying a 10lb weighted crate, pushing a cart with a 20lb weighted crate and lifting a 47lb weighted crate. Exact details of the test will be explained at the time of testing.

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Prepare and serve lunches on a time schedule and monitor quality and quantity control of all food served
• Enforce district and Food & Nutrition policies; implement all county and department safety and sanitation procedures in the cafeteria
• Prepare accurate reports and records
• Supervise the operation of computerized point of sale system
• Coordinate cafeteria operations; order food and supply items; approve meal applications
• Supervise cafeteria personnel including managing, training and evaluating employees
• Prepare and post employee work schedules
• Promote and market school lunch to students and staff
• Provide quality customer service to students and staff
• Serve as a liaison between principal and Food & Nutrition department
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Attend designated meetings and classes
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
  
  

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

Education:

• High school education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona Driver’s license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation
• Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker card
• Must acquire Maricopa County Certified Food Service Manager card within 3 months
  
  

Experience:

• Two full years’ experience in school food service or equivalent experience required
  
  

Skills & Competencies:

This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to be flexible in changing cafeteria situations and to work with constant interruptions
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Working knowledge of food ordering, food production and operation of commercial food equipment
• Ability to organize, to prioritize and to plan day’s workload
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting.

• Most of the work takes place in a school cafeteria or kitchen, which can be noisy, busy, and fast-paced
• Some administrative tasks are completed in the cafeteria, including meal planning and record-keeping
• Involves monitoring food safety standards and ensuring compliance with health regulations
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods while supervising operations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to forty pounds
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.