Campus Child Nutrition Operations Leader

Abilene ISD; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene ISD is seeking a District-wide Student Nutrition lead to oversee on-site campus operations, ensuring food quantities meet menu requirements and adherence to safety standards. The role involves supervising nutrition workers and coordinating with campus principals on schedule changes.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus a Certified Food Manager credential and 2 years in institutional food service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation.
• Knowledge of food handler safety.
• Ability to manage personnel.
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop work schedules, assign work to campus child nutrition workers, and oversee completion of duties.
• Maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
• Work cooperatively with campus principal to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving requirements and to resolve personnel problems.
• Ensure food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely following health and safety codes and regulations.
• Conduct food handler safety training at the campus level and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Ensure appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories.
• Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
• Maintain logs on all equipment maintenance required within campus child nutrition department. Perform preventive maintenance and report needed equipment repairs. Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet department needs.
• Conduct regular physical equipment and supplies inventory.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents including reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.
• Review and submit accurate time and attendance records for payroll reporting purposes.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Monitor the work and issue work assignments to campus child nutrition workers.

Skills

Food preparation methods

Food handler safety

Personnel management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Food Manager (CFM)

Job description

Abilene ISD is seeking a District-wide Student Nutrition lead to oversee on-site campus operations, ensuring food quantities meet menu requirements and adherence to safety standards. The role involves supervising nutrition workers and coordinating with campus principals on schedule changes.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus a Certified Food Manager credential and 2 years in institutional food service.