Child Nutrition Assistant Manager

Ysleta Independent School District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, coordinating with the cafeteria manager, and ensuring accurate reporting and data entry while upholding safety and sanitation standards across the campus nutrition operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Food Handler's Card.
• Three (3) years food service experience.
• Ability to organize, delegate, instruct and train.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Valid Texas/NM driver’s license/ID; subject to district drug/alcohol policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee campus nutrition operations with the campus principal and cafeteria manager.
• Supervise kitchen personnel in production, service and cleanup operations.
• Operate the school’s child nutrition program within guidelines with proper accounting of money and inventory.
• Maintain food and supply inventory and order items when inventories fall below thresholds.
• Ensure food is produced safely and of high quality per policies and department requirements.
• Assist in preparing reports and data entry as directed by the cafeteria manager.
• Implement National School Lunch and Breakfast program policies.
• Recommend small equipment replacement needs.
• Assist in staff safety and sanitation instruction.
• Attendance at the work site to meet essential functions.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food Handler's Card

Job description

Summary

Assist in the efficient maintenance and supervision of a food service program in an individual school under the direction and guidance of the school principal and the cafeteria manager. Adhere to established federal and state laws and regulations and YISD Board of Trustees policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Work cooperatively with the campus principal and cafeteria manager to oversee campus school nutrition operations.
• Supervise kitchen personnel in production service and clean-up operations.
• Operate the school's child nutrition program within established guidelines to ensure a cost effective program of high integrity with effective accounting of money and inventory.
• Assist in maintaining the food and supply inventory and order items when inventories fall below established amounts.
• Assist in ensuring food is produced safely, of high quality, according to policies, procedures and department requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and data entry as directed by the cafeteria manager.
• Implement the policies and procedures of National School Lunch and breakfast programs.
• Recommend small equipment replacement needs.
• Assist in the instruction of staff in safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.

Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area.

• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development activities as required by district, state, and federal policies.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements.

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required; possess current Food Handler's Card; three (3) years food service experience; ability to organize, delegate, instruct and train; ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English. Strong communication and leadership skills preferred. Valid Texas/New Mexico driver's license/ID card; subject to the district's drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation; must be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier.

Mental/Physical Demands

Handle multiple tasks while working under pressure. Maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions. Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to fifty (50) pounds frequently. Handle exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Do continual walking, prolonged standing, pushing and pulling. Do frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing (ladder).

Required Documents

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food Handler's Card
• Valid TX/NM driver's license/ID card