Manager: School Nutrition Level 1 Oakwood Elementary

Overview

Manages and participates in the operation of a school restaurant providing meals in an elementary school. Responsibilities include transportation of food and supplies, food preparation, meal service, cashiering, ordering, cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities, and maintaining required sanitation standards. Provides instruction and work assignments for School Nutrition Associates. Individual employees must be capable of performing listed duties independently, which may vary based on location and staffing.

Title Code:
Manager:
School Nutrition Level 1

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Emergencies
• Extended hours
• Outside of negotiated hours
• Overtime as needed

• Adheres to all USDA guidelines established for the Child Nutrition Program, and all AACPS policies, procedures and division memoranda. Ensures meals meet USDA meal requirements.
• Maintains optimum standards of food quality through supervision of restaurant operation and adherence to standardized recipes, portion controls, and procedures for leftovers. Monitors food quality from delivery to service, including temperature, appearance, and taste.
• Plans and participates in preparation, cooking and serving of food. Ensures established standard operating procedures are followed.
• Orders, assembles, and transports appropriate quantities of food and supplies. Ensures authorized use and proper storage of products.
• Maintains inventories of food, supplies, and equipment. Verifies deliveries for quantity and specifications. Initiates repairs as needed.
• Maintains sanitary and safe conditions through approved cleaning and safety practices. Adheres to sanitation standards as outlined in COMAR and HACCP.
• Reconciles money and register receipts, maintains records, and conducts banking according to procedures. Implements security measures to prevent theft.
• Protects the anonymity of students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals according to prescribed procedures.
• Manages food service employees by preparing work schedules, assigning and directing work. Verifies hours worked, controls overtime, and provides supervision for outside and special events. Provides orientation and ongoing in-service training to all employees.
• Prepares, forwards, and maintains files of records and reports required by the Division of Food & Nutrition Services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

• Six (6) months food service experience with demonstrated “back-up” managerial experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

• Demonstrates sound decision-making and problem-solving techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of quantity food preparation; sanitation and safety regulations; methods and procedures of school food service operation.
• Skill in care, maintenance, sanitation and operation of equipment.
• Ability to complete all job responsibilities despite frequent interruptions and without close supervision.
• Ability to delegate and motivate personnel.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relations with students, school staff, vendors and volunteers.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to accept changes in responsibilities and incorporate new goals into the restaurant operation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Satisfactory score on any required tests.

• Upon hire, Serv Safe…