A Restaurant or Food Service Supervisor supervises food preparation and staff for a restaurant or dining hall. Manages budget for food supplies, equipment and staff; hires and trains staff; monitors food safety procedures. May plan menus or work with chefs or dieticians to plan menus. Works in a school, hospital, nursing home or other institution.
Director of Child Nutrition Santa Fe Independent School District - 4.3 Santa Fe, TX Job Details Full-time $92,796 - $134,917 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Menu design Staff supervision Assisting with meal planning Food service purchasing Team supervision Driver's License Meal preparation Cleaning and sanitation inspections Data interpretation Document review Managing food service teams Managing business operations budgets Meal planning Staffing management General management Policy Development Food safety auditing Food Handler Certification Facility inspection
Full Job Description Job Title:
Director of Child Nutrition Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Dept./
Campus:
Administration Classification:
Exempt Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the child nutrition operation of the district. Plan and implement programs meeting regulatory and nutritional requirements for students, promote development of sound nutritional practices, and maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational experience with academic major in food and nutrition, dietetics, home and consumer sciences, food service management, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field SNA School Nutrition Specialist Certification preferred TASN Certificaiton Level 5 preferred Serve Safe Certification or Local Health Department Certification Eight hours of food safety training (completed not more than five years prior to employee's start date or within 30 days of employee's start date) Clear and valid Texas driver's license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and preparation of foods in food service environment Ability to conduct on-site inspections of food service facilities districtwide Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
5 years experience in food service management 2 years of school nutrition program experience preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Child Nutrition Operations Direct and manage district's child nutrition programs. Develop menus meeting established nutritional requirements for students. Serve as the program's Authorized Representative, overseeing
USDA/TDA
reporting, TX-UNPS submissions, meal reimbursements, commodity management, applications, and renewals. Work cooperatively with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnel issues. Establish and direct process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds. Develop and maintain written procedures for all food service operations. Budget and Inventory Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently. Work cooperatively to develop and implement a cost-effective and efficient food procurement and inventory system meeting both federal and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards. Assist with the evaluation of formal bids and make recommendations for the awarding of contracts for school board approval. Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for food service department to accounting department. Develop and implement inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary. Policy, Reports, and Law Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process food service payroll is delivered in a timely manner. Complete minimum annual continuing education requirements. Personnel Management Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Assis with preparation, review and revision of job descriptions for food service department positions. Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the food service area. Safety Ensure measures are in place and operating to protect food, supplies, and equipment in school cafeterias, lunchrooms, and warehouses. Maintain safety standards conforming with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety. Organize and conduct training programs to promote safe food handling and a safe work environment. Other Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance. Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel. Use professional information discreetly and judiciously. Support and follow administrative and Board policy. Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way. Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons. Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of child nutrition managers, supervisors, and support staff assigned to the child nutrition department.•
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E.
teachers:
automated external defibrillator (AED)]
Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion:
Frequent walking
Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
Environment:
Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours 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.
