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Child Nutrition Coordinator

Employer
Brenham ISD
Location
Brenham, TX, US
Salary
Competitive
Position Type:
Child Nutrition

Date Posted:
1/17/2023

Location:
Child Nutrition Department

Description: Job Title: Child Nutrition Coordinator
Reports to: Child Nutrition Director Duty Days: 207
Department: Child Nutrition Department Date: May 2022

Job Summary:
Primary Purpose: Assist Child Nutrition Director in program compliance with local, state, and federal regulations by supervising campus food preparation, food quality, customer service, job training and support of special functions.
Qualifications: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in food service operations, food preparation, kitchen management or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer previous experience in supervision of multi-unit operations. Required valid Texas Driver's License/Insurable. Required Food Handler's Certification, prefer ServSafe Certification.

Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Self motivated and directed, innovative, able to perform efficiently with minimal supervision
  • Must have the training, experience and ability to effectively manage personnel
  • Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of food service equipment, techniques and preparation
  • Proficient computer skills and ability to interpret data
  • Must maintain confidentiality and privacy at all times
  • Committed to the promise and purpose of others by inspiring, coaching, encouraging and developing others
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  1. Monitor and visit school sites to ensure federal, state and local compliance with the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring production records, food preparation and inventory control.
  2. Accurately evaluate and effectively communicate possible solutions regarding site concerns including, but not limited to, kitchen workflow, personnel issues, point of sales, maintenance issues and technology issues.
  3. Monitor sanitary and safety procedures in storage and handling of food, equipment use, daily cleaning, chemical use and chemical storage. Assist campuses with HACCP implementation and maintain documentation records.
  4. Ensure school sites prepare and serve the highest quality food and provide the highest quality customer service. Address issues as needed.
  5. Arrange for staffing and substitutes when child nutrition personnel are absent. Be willing and able to assist in meal production, service, and clean-up as necessary. Fill in for managers if needed.
  6. Evaluate student preferences. Facilitate menu planning and recipe modifications based on student acceptability through taste testings.
  7. Support special functions and catering by coordinating the use of child nutrition department facilities and/or equipment by staff or outside groups.
  8. Maintain an active role in developing and implementing employee training programs.
  9. Use information and insight provided through feedback from principals, teachers, students, parents and administrators to help determine program needs.
  10. Evaluate the performance of the food service managers and staff.
  11. Demonstrate on a daily basis support, loyalty and a positive attitude toward department goals and objectives.
  12. Assist with the screening, interviewing and selection of prospective employees.
  13. Participate in professional activities providing personal enrichment and innovation.
  14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Assist in supervising and evaluating performance of cafeteria managers and support staff under the direction of the Child Nutrition Director

Working Conditions:
Physical Demands: Continual standing and walking; pushing and pulling, moderate lifting and carrying (10-50 pounds); reaching, overhead reaching, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling and squatting most of the day.

Environmental Factors: Moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures, moisture, excessive humidity, wet floors, and noise from equipment. Working around machinery with moving parts. Work with hands in water. Work on slippery surfaces.
Other Information: District travel and occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Application Procedure: Apply online

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