PRIMARY PURPOSE: Direct and manage the food service program and supervise district food service operations. Plan and implement programs that meet 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 required Major in foods and nutrition, dietetics, home economics, or food service management preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and preparation of foods in food service environment Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to coordinate district function Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and data Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: Three years experience in food service management required
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Food Service Operations • Direct and manage district’s Child Nutrition programs. • Develop menus that meet established nutritional requirements for students. • 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 Department of Agriculture guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds. • Develop and maintain written department procedures for all food service operations. Policy, Reports, and Law • Comply with federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in food service area. • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. • Prepare necessary data for processing of Child Nutrition payroll. Budget and Inventory • Administer Child Nutrition budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently. • Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs. • Assist with development of a cost-effective and efficient system of procurement of all food meeting federal procurement and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) standards. • Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies. • Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for Child Nutrition department to accounting department. • Recommend disposal of obsolete equipment and replace equipment as necessary. Personnel Management • Plan and direct inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies. • Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in Child Nutrition department. • Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the Child Nutrition area. • Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness. • Recruit, train, and supervise personnel and make sound recommendations about personnel placement, transfer, retention and dismissal. Safety • Ensure that measures are in place and operating to protect food, supplies, and equipment in school cafeterias, lunchrooms and warehouses. • Maintain safety standards that conform to federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety. Other • Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative techniques for food service operations. • Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others. • Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervise and evaluate performance of cafeteria managers and support staff assigned to the area of food service
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: • Maintain emotional control under stress; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [email protected], Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [email protected] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8thAvenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [email protected], Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [email protected] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
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