Child Nutrition Field Supervisor

JOB GOAL: 
The Child Nutrition Field Supervisor will oversee and provide direction to employees in the child nutrition department; to monitor assigned personnel to ensure jobs are performed in a safe and efficient manner and food preparation practices meet safety and sanitation standards; to ensure prepared foods meet USDA nutritional requirements, department quality standards, and are served in a manner that is pleasing to the customer. 
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school education required with additional course work in food service management and/or nutrition preferred
2. Valid Arizona driver's license with proof of insurance and ability and willingness to drive own vehicle to various locations.
3. Three years experience in school food service highly recommended.
4. Demonstrated ability to supervise budgeting, accounting, and purchasing functions pertaining to food service operations.
5. Demonstrated strong leadership and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with administration and cafeteria staff.
6. Ability to maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
7. Proficiency in English and general communication skills (oral and written) for providing work directions, and interacting with staff, students, and administration.
8. Working knowledge of large scale food production, quantity cooking and inventory management.
9. Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, Email, etc) and ability to train assigned personnel in the use of these programs.
10. Willingness to participate in professional growth activities.
11. SNA credential preferred.
12. Valid Maricopa County Manager's Certificate or ability to obtain one within 3 months.
13. Must pass a background clearance
14. Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  223 Days; 11 Months
COMPENSATION:  Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position
BENEFITS:  As per QCUSD District policy
REPORTS TO:  Director of Child Nutrition 
HOURS:  40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
CLASSIFICATION:  Hourly, Non-exempt 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 

1. Create a positive environment to provide quality customer service and retention of food service staff
2. Direct child nutrition workers and other personnel as assigned to maximize the efficiency of the work force and to meet labor requirements
3. Implement menu plans to meet USDA's National School Lunch and Breakfast requirements
4. Oversee safety and sanitation procedures to maintain standards required by Maricopa County Environmental Services.
5. Oversee the preparation of food and beverage items to meet projected meal requirements and nutritional components
6. Perform functions as required of another position within area of responsibility to provide overall coverage of food service operation
7. Prepare documentation (e.g. production reports, audits, inventory, site visits, etc) to provide written support and/or convey information
8. Respond to inquiries of student, district personnel and the public to provide information
9. Train and evaluate job performance of assigned personnel to achieve success in the child nutrition program
10. Establish and implement procedures for adequate control of foods, supplies, equipment, and labor.
11. Monitor the preparation of accurate reports in food, labor, and operating costs.
12. Monitor income and expenditures and compare to budget on a regular basis.
13. Develop and implement a plan for professional growth and certification for the child nutrition staff providing appropriate in-service training.
14. Determine facility needs and assist in planning the physical structure of the child nutrition service facilities.
15. Maintain effective working relationships with appropriate members of all departments in the District.
16. Keep Director of Child Nutrition apprised of cafeteria operations on a regular basis.
17. Consult and resolve with site administrators any problems of mutual concern involving the child nutrition services or personnel.
18. Attend meetings, workshops, and in-service training.
19. Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
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