Student Nutrition Team Lead (9-month)

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Ensure smooth and efficient operation of Child Nutrition Programs, lead Student Nutrition Team Members and provide meals for program participants while following all federal, state, and local rules, regulations and policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

A. Comply with USDA’s Child Nutrition Program regulations. Monitor and comply with

federal, state and district policies and procedures.

B. Serve as immediate supervisor of Student Nutrition Team Members. Inspire and

motivate others to perform well, clearly communicate expectations, and give

appropriate coaching and/or recognition. Assist with evaluations. Contribute to

decisions regarding the hiring of new employees. Assign work schedules. Ensure work

duties are covered when yourself and/or Team Members are not able to come to work.

Verify timecards, leave requests, and submit injury reports.

C. Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Make prompt decisions and explain

reasoning for decisions. Prioritize and plan work activities efficiently and seek

opportunities to be more efficient. Delegate work and monitor accordingly. Conserve

organizational resources.

D. Prepare monthly physical inventory for food within kitchen and storage areas. Prepare

orders so that an adequate supply of food is always in storage areas. Prepare weekly

orders for food and supplies according to menus as provided from Student Nutrition

Office. Verify delivery quantities on invoices to ensure charges agree with amounts of

food delivered. Check food quality as it is received from local suppliers and report

unsatisfactory products immediately.

E. Instruct all employees in acceptable methods of sanitation as it pertains to food

handling, kitchen equipment, and the personal habits of employees. Ensure all food is

stored safely, work areas are clean and neat, and all equipment has been properly

cleaned and returned to its proper place.

F. Safely operate, use properly, and care for equipment used in preparation and serving of

meals and instruct Student Nutrition Team Members to do the same. Recognize

problems of operation with equipment and report equipment failures and malfunctions

immediately to Student Nutrition Office.

G. Plan and provide additional food service events for student-oriented activities.

H. File monthly and daily food service and financial reports promptly and in a timely

manner. Responsible for accurate counting of monies received daily, preparing deposit,

and compiling of daily service record.

I. Perform other duties as assigned.