Title: School Nutrition (SN) Manager
School: Ridge View Elementary SchoolReports to: SN Director Shift:Monday - Friday 6:00 am-2:00 pm
Start date: Immediately
About Belgrade School District:
Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade’s largest employer, we’re proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission “to educate students to become responsible members of society.”
PurposeThe SN Manager is responsible for the daily preparation, cooking, and serving of nutritious, high-quality meals for students and staff within the school district. This position requires a skilled and experienced individual who can lead a kitchen team, and manage inventory and costs effectively. This position requires adherence to state and federal guidelines, support of District goals and initiatives, and dedication to growing the SN program, both at their assigned school and throughout the district. The SN Manager has an indirect reporting relationship with the School Principal. The SN Manager will provide updates or recommendations to the School Principal on matters related to student nutrition, school events, or other aspects of the school nutrition that impact the broader school environment.The SN Manager works with the School Principal to ensure that the SN program aligns with the school's overall goals and priorities.Essential Job Duties
Demonstrate a positive, motivating, and caring attitude for students, staff and guests while representing the standards of the Belgrade School District
Supervise SN staff in the preparation, setup, and serving of all meals, ensuring a smooth operation that serves healthy meals, on time, and in a warm and inviting atmosphere
Promote teamwork within your kitchen, and address conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner
Adhere to and promote District goals and initiatives, and demonstrate a dedication to building the SN program district-wide
Collaborate with the other SN Managers build a strong team that supports the goals of the district
Effectively communicate with the School Principal and school staff in order to facilitate the goals of the SN Department
Oversee all areas of food preparation, meal serving and cleanup in accordance with District, State and USDA Guidelines
Develop menus and recipes, ensuring that all meals meet standards and are healthy and appealing
Maintain all mandatory records accurately and in a timely manner
Demonstrate proper cooking methods and techniques, emphasizing good nutrition and serving quality food
Handle food according to proper sanitation regulations and follow safety standards
Procure food and supplies, maintaining an accurate inventory, while controlling waste and effectively managing cost
Assist with food preparation for special events, school functions, or other district-related activities as needed
Complete mandatory training hours in a timely manner
Maintain and update school nutrition skills by attending workshops or conferences, and reading professional publications
Ability to attend mandatory meetings outside of regularly scheduled work hours
Punctual and consistent attendance is an essential part of the job
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of food management, nutrition, and applicable safety regulations
Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in both oral and written communications
Ability to perform the basic math skills involved in recipe conversions, procurement, inventory and production records
Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team, and tolerate frequent interruptions
Ability to quickly learn software applications used by School Nutrition
Possess knowledge of materials and methods used in cooking
Possess knowledge of kitchen equipment and how it operates
Demonstrate personal hygiene and maintain a neat appearance
Possess knowledge of sanitation standards and chemical use in the kitchen
Flexibility to work irregular hours depending on the needs of the SN Department
Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school staff
Ability to problem solve to analyze and resolve issues as they come up
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters
Ability to perform duties in accordance with all District, State and Federal requirements
Skill in adhering to safety practices
Possess physical strength, stamina, and endurance with the ability to do vigorous manual work and heavy liftingRequired Qualifications
Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
Minimum of 2 years in a commercial kitchen or restaurant, at least 1 of which must be in a K-12 or residential environment
Minimum of 6 months managing a team or supervising employees in any environment
Demonstrate a strong knowledge of K-12 or residential food services operations
Ability to effectively operate commercial kitchen machinery and equipmentPreferred Qualifications
Experience in business management
Experience with procurement and inventory
Necessary Special Requirements
Must have or be able to quickly complete Food Managers Certification
Must complete USDA Professional Standard Training Requirements as required for continued employmentPhysical and Mental Demands and Work Hazards
Repetitive movements of arms, wrists, hand grasping and hand squeezing
Repetitive movements reaching
Required to lift, carry up and push/pull up to 50 pounds regularly with or without an accommodation
Regularly works inside in a kitchen environment
May work on slippery surfaces
Required to stand regularly and for lengthy periods of time and occasionally walk and crouch
Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints
Tolerate a moderate to loud noise level in the work environment
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Required to be able to hear conversations in both loud and quiet environments
Guidance and reinforcement are usually available but must be able to work independently
Works inside with minimal temperature variations
Frequently works within time constraints and must maintain attentiveness intensity
Frequently involved in interactions which require oral and written communications
Exercises flexibility and the ability to shift from one task to another
Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts involved in industrial kitchen operation
Work area is generally a hazard free environment but attentiveness is criticalThe duties, physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) 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.
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