Child Nutrition Assistant Supervisor

Austin Achieve Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Achieve Public Schools in Austin, TX is seeking a motivated school nutrition professional to manage campus meal operations and ensure safety and quality of food service. You will maintain daily records, forecast menus, and support CN activities during Supervisor absences.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, basic computer skills, and a willingness to obtain a Food Manager certification if needed. Spanish fluency is a plus; a valid driver’s license to operate CN Van is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must pass background check.
• Spanish fluency preferred.
• Food Manager certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Six hours of Child Nutrition training or plan to complete within first year.
• Experience in school or public settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain daily production records ensuring safety and quality per policies.
• Assist and update menu forecasts daily.
• Oversee campus CN operations in absence of the supervisor.
• Understand NSLP and CACFP programs.
• Collaborate with other departments on attendance data.
• Record daily meal service data.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Spanish fluency

Basic computer proficiency

G Suite experience

Teamwork and independence

Tools

Microsoft Word & Google Docs

Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets

Microsoft PowerPoint & Google Slides

Job description

Austin Achieve Public Schools is a tuition-free, open-enrollment, public charter school preparing Austin youth to attend and excel at top universities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce and maintain daily production records that ensure the safety and quality of food according to policies, procedures, and department requirements
• Assist and update menu forecasts daily
• Ability to maintain oversight of campus child nutrition operations in the absence of the campus supervisor.
• Fundamental understanding and working knowledge of NSLP and CACFP programs.
• Ability to work with other departments regarding attendance data
• Demonstrate the ability to collect and record daily meal service data.
• Ensure that food items are stored in an organized, safe, and hazard-free environment
• Ability to update frozen, refrigerated, and dry foods inventory according to meal items served and food item deliveries
• Provide ongoing support for meal services in order to ensure operations run smoothly
• Support all efforts to recycle and compost.
• Ensure that campus does not have excessive leftovers or waste.
• Working knowledge of PrimeroEdge.
• Working knowledge of Skyward
• Attend professional development training, staff meetings, and school events before the beginning of the school year and throughout the year.
• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
• Perform other duties as directed by the Campus Supervisor and CN office.

Qualifications:

• Spanish fluency - Preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word/Google Docs, Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint/Google Slides. Experience with G Suite is a plus
• Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of background check
• Unwavering commitment to AAPS mission, scholars, families, and community
• Humbly acknowledge one’s strengths and weaknesses in an effort to grow professionally and push the mission of AAPS forward
• Driver's license and ability to drive CN Van.
• Ability to join a team that has aggressive goals and professional expectations and is willing to receive and implement feedback to effectively contribute and achieve these organizational goals either independently, collaboratively, and/or under the direction and accountability of a senior staff member
• Effectively uses qualitative and quantitative data to identify problems and can work with and/or lead a team to problem-solve using persistence and dedication in an effort to achieve personal, department, and/or organizational goalsli>
• Willingness to engage in collegial debate with teammates regarding important decisions and rally behind decisions once they are made
• RELIABILITY: On time to work every day. Absences are very rare and communicated in advance to supervisors.
• ENERGY: Motivated to work hard during shift.
• RESPONSIBILITY: Ability to work independently, but also demonstrate flexibility.
• TEAM PLAYER: Maintain a positive attitude and respect other points of view.
• EXPERIENCE: Previous success working in food service at school or public settings
• Have food manager certification or the ability to obtain it in the first 30 days o employment.
• Have six hours in Child Nutrition training or have the ability to complete six hours within the first year of work.
• Ability to deal with the physical aspects of the job, including hours on your feet, maneuvering all child nutrition equipment, and lifting a maximum of 50 lbs objects.
• Experience in receiving and food preparation preferred
• Ability to comprehend the English language

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.