Nutrition Services - Kitchen Lead

Nampa School District; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nampa School District is seeking a Nutrition Services Production Lead to supervise production staff, ensure safe and compliant food preparation, and maintain kitchen cleanliness across school sites.

The role supports USDA meal programs, including Summer Food, with duties ranging from inventory management to coordinating with the Area Supervisor and district personnel. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; equivalent combination of education and nutrition service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA meal programs and Summer Food requirements is desirable.
• Ability to follow state and district guidelines and maintain compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of production staff for USDA meal programs, including Summer Food.
• Complete end-of-day reconciliation of meal service and cashiering documentation.
• Assist with daily/monthly inventory of food and supplies using Inventory Software when directed.
• Oversee deliveries for quality and accuracy; verify invoices and sign off.
• Ensure meals meet tray requirements and maintain sanitation in kitchen areas.
• Assist in standardized recipe development and forecasting needs.
• Attend Nutrition Services meetings and trainings as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Regulatory interpretation

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nutrition service experience

Tools

Inventory Software

Job description

Position Title: Nutrition Services Production Lead

Category: Classified

Department: Nutrition Services

Location: Various Schools

Reports to: Nutrition Services Area Supervisor

Summary

Assists with supervision of production staff to provide a safe, proper and efficient use of all kitchen equipment and food supplies. Responsible for preparing food items for meal service and maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and cafeteria. Production Lead must work closely with the Area Supervisor under the guidelines established by the State Department of Education/Child Nutrition Division. Production Lead will be required to work Summer Food assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with the supervision and works in food preparation for all department supported USDA meal programs, including Summer Food.
• Completes end of day reconciliation of meal service on production records and cashiering documentation according to participation in meal programs and regulations
• Assists with daily/monthly inventory of food and non-food supplies using Inventory Software when directed to.
• Takes inventory annually for both Nampa School District and Nutrition Services if directed to by the Director of Nutrition Services or the Department Manager.
• Assists with the ordering of supplies when directed to by the Director of Nutrition Services or the Department Manager.
• Oversees food and non-food supply deliveries for quality and damage, counts each item to ensure order specifications were met, order was filled correctly and quality is acceptable
• Makes corrections on invoice while delivery personnel is on site. Returns items that are unacceptable.
• Ensures all invoices are signed by the Supervisor, or Lead Production
• Ensures meals are meeting tray requirements
• Assists with supervision of staff to guarantee proper food preparation, service and cleaning techniques are used.
• Assists with all areas of operation to ensure USDA, State Department of Education and Southwest District Health regulations and requirements are observed
• Promotes student and staff satisfaction by merchandizing and serving meals in an attractive manner
• Works with parents, students, teachers and administration to promote a positive environment
• Assists with the supervision of daily cleaning and sanitizing of all kitchen equipment
• Assists in standardized recipe development and forecasting needs.
• Attends Nutrition Services meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and seek assistance when needed.
• Represent the school district in a positive manner.
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Production staff and Subs

Qualification Requirements

To perform job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; equivalent combination of education and nutrition service experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

Valid State of Idaho Motor Vehicle driver’s license; USDA Required Professional Standards, minimum of 10 hours of continuing education/training yearly

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work under pressures and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
• Able to work with fellow employees, district staff and vendors providing a quality level of customer service
• Able to read, analyze and interpret governmental regulations and legal documents.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or the general public

Language and Writing Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students and/or employees of the district.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk; reach with hands and arms; the ability to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; and the ability to communicate through speech. Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual’s disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works inside and on occasion outside with a moderate noise level.

Terms of Employment

Up to 152 days

All past and present job descriptions that do not reflect current requirements of the position are rescinded.

Nampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment.

Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons.

Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

The information contained in this job posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

I have read and understand the duties as prescribed above.