Staunton City Schools is seeking a School Nutrition Manager at T.C. McSwain Elementary School for the 2023-24 school year.
Salary Range: $15 to $22 per hour based DOQ/DOE.
Excellent Benefits.
Opened Until Filled.
Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.
STAUNTON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: School Nutrition Manager
LOCATION: Schools
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Principal
GRADE/RANK: CM 80
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY:
The School Nutrition Manager manages the food service program in the school assigned according to federal, state and local policies. Serves well balanced, nutritious meals to students, and promotes the educational aspects of the program to students, parents, teachers and community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:
- Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures;
- Directs the preparation of food according to standardized recipes and established food preparation procedures;
- Knows, understands and operate Café Enterprise;
- Evaluates personnel in cooperation with the Supervisor of Food Nutrition and Building Adminisrator;
- Plans food production for the following day by directing the preparation of required food items;
- Plans and directs an acceptable placement of steam table pans on the cafeteria line prior to the start time;
- Assesses the appropriate quantity of food to order, prepare and serve according to projected meal count;
- Secures food and supplies according to established guidelines and requirements;
- Receives and verifies all deliveries and refuses unsatisfactory products or services;
- Prepares invoices for payment in a timely manner according to established procedures;
- Secures substitutes for food service workers and him/herself in the event this is necessary; provides all related information to the school administrator according to established procedures;
- Directs and organizes the performance responsibilities of other food service workers;
- Ensures the proper storage of food and supplies;
- Directs, supervises, evaluates and participates in all kitchen and cafeteria cleaning functions;
- Counts daily cash drawers and completes forms related to the deposit;
- Performs collection procedures according to state and division guidelines;
- Reports any personal injuries and/or accidents to the proper authority;
- Reports equipment failure according to established procedures;
- Supervises food service functions to ensure that food is served in a safe and sanitary environment;
- Accurately completes and submits all required daily, weekly and monthly food service reports;
- Attends regularly scheduled manager meetings;
- Attends in-service training sessions to develop and improve knowledge and skills;
- Performs job activities in a timely and efficient manner;
- Promotes nutrition awareness in his/her school through innovative activities which help students to understand the relationship of proper nutrition and healthy body and mind;
- Promotes the school meal programs to encourage participation;
- Communicates effectively with the Supervisor of Food Nutrition and the Building Administrator keeping both informed of operational concerns;
- Assists the Supervisor of Food Nutrition in the selection of food service workers;
- Recommends changes and improvements regarding his/her job;
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect staff, students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
- Plans and implements banquet and catering functions when requested;
- Adheres to uniform and personal hygiene requirements;
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps skills up-to-date;
- Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
- Maintains proper boundaries with students at all times, assuring respect for the ethical and legal duties in the staff-student relationship and the essential duty to serve as a role model;
- Provides a good role model in appearance, demeanor, dress and behavior for the students served;
- Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
- Completes any and all essential functions/typical tasks of the cafeteria worker when needed and;
- Performs related duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Food Nutrition and/or Building Administrator in accordance with school/division policies and practices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to get along well with others;
- Must possess the ability to manage resources (people, equipment, food, finances, etc.) to
- best meet the nutritional needs of the students and the expectations of the school district;
- Ability to accurately complete and submit food service reports according to state and division requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school. Experience and proficiency in quantity food service functions are preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and EVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Duties are typically performed in areas related to the cafeteria and kitchen. Work is typically performed walking or standing. Physical stamina is required to tolerate continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, kneeling, and lifting of objects weighing up to approximately 45 pounds is required. The ability to withstand temperature variances common to food service facilities is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Food service managers are in daily contact with teachers, students, administration, the general public and other work related personnel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to germs and potentially blood borne pathogens. The ability to coordinate and prioritize work activity, handle complaints, express a service-oriented attitude, communicate effectively and work with limited supervision.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The School Nutrition Manager will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Staunton City Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of support staff personnel.
Approved by: Food Nutrition Supervisor and Director of Human Resources
Date: March 2022