Child Nutrition Supervisior

Job description: JOB TITLE: Director of Child Nutrition CLASSIFICATION: Exempt REPORTS TO: Superintendent PAY GRADE: Salary Schedule LOCATION: Administration DATE REVISED: 9/1/2023 Primary Purpose: Supervise and observe all aspects of the daily operations of assigned school sites. Provide first-line coaching, training, and oversite to on-site staff to achieve service of high-quality meals and a safe and cost-effective operation at each site. Qualifications: Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED Certified Food Manager (CFM) Twelve hours of food safety training (completed not more than five years prior to the employee’s start date or within 30 days of the employee’s start date) Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and preparation of foods in a food service environment Ability to conduct on-site inspections of food service facilities at assigned campuses Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: 3 years of food service operations experience Major Responsibilities and Duties Child Nutrition Operations Oversee child nutrition managers to ensure quality control and consistency in operations. Oversee production records, inventory control, organizational management, and all other aspects of daily kitchen performance. Regularly complete inspections and review the performance of each site; assist managers as needed. Recommend staffing needs at each site, following staffing guidelines and meals per labor hour standards. Review and assist the cafeteria managers in the development of work schedules and rotations. Safety and Sanitation Ensure that food items are prepared and stored in a safe and hazard-free environment according to guidelines. Enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations. Ensure cafeterias maintain a safe work environment and report unsafe working conditions. Ensure all equipment is in good working order. Recommend replacement as needed. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Policy, Reports, and Law Implement federal and state laws, Arkansas Department of Education, and board policy. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. Responsible for ensuring daily deposits of all monies received from the meal programs. Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process food service payroll is delivered on time. Personnel Management Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Provide ongoing training and support to ensure exemplary operation in child nutrition food service. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and termination of child nutrition workers and managers at assigned sites Other Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress Work with frequent interruptions Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) Physical Demands Prolonged use of computer Prolonged sitting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Occasional lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds) Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. he Prairie Grove School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, Religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employee.