School Nutrition (SN) Assistant Manager

Title: School Nutrition (SN) Assistant Manager FY2526_124School: High SchoolReports to: SN ManagerShift: Monday - Friday 191 days (180 school days, 3 pre-start days, 8 holidays) 6:30 AM-1:30 PMStart date: TBDPurposeThe SN Assistant Manager will work under the direction of the SN Manager to prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for students and staff within the school district. This position involves supporting meal preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ensuring proper food handling practices, and assisting in the overall operation of the school nutrition program. This position requires adherence to state and federal guidelines, support of District goals and initiatives, and dedication to growing the SN program, both at their assigned school and throughout the district.Essential Job DutiesDemonstrate a positive, motivating, and caring attitude for students, staff and guests while representing the standards of the Belgrade School DistrictOversee all areas of food preparation, meal serving and cleanup as assigned by the SN ManagerDemonstrate proper cooking methods and techniques, emphasizing good nutrition and serving quality foodParticipate in the planning of menus, ordering of food and supplies, and maintaining an accurate inventoryAssist the SN Manager in maintaining compliance with District, State and USDA guidelinesShow an ability to effectively communicate with the School Principal and school staff in order to facilitate the goals of the School Nutrition DepartmentHandle food according to proper sanitation regulations and follow safety standardsAssist with food preparation for special events, school functions, or other district-related activities as neededWilling to maintain and update school nutrition abilities by attending workshops, conferences, and in-service programsAbility to attend mandatory meetings outside of regularly scheduled work hoursPunctual and consistent attendance is an essential part of the job Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrate knowledge of the principles of food management, nutrition, and applicable safety regulationsAbility to express oneself clearly and concisely in both oral and written communicationsAbility to perform the basic math skills involved in recipe conversions, procurement, inventory and production recordsAbility to set priorities, work as part of a team, and tolerate frequent interruptionsAbility to quickly learn software applications used by School NutritionPossess knowledge of materials and methods used in cookingPossess knowledge of kitchen equipment and how it operatesDemonstrate personal hygiene and maintain a neat appearancePossess knowledge of sanitation standards and chemical use in the kitchenFlexibility to work irregular hours depending on the needs of the SN DepartmentAbility to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school staffAbility to problem solve to analyze and resolve issues as they come upAbility to maintain confidentiality of student mattersAbility to perform duties in accordance with all District, State and Federal requirementsSkill in adhering to safety practicesPossess physical strength, stamina, and endurance with the ability to do vigorous manual work and heavy lifting Required QualificationsAny combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high schoolMinimum of 2 years in a commercial kitchen or restaurantPossess a willingness to learn about K-12 food services operationsAbility to effectively operate, with instruction, commercial kitchen machinery/equipment Preferred QualificationsAt least 1 year in a K-12 or residential environmentExperience with managing employees or work teamsExperience with procurement and inventory Necessary Special RequirementsMust have or be able to quickly complete Food Managers CertificationMust complete USDA Professional Standard Training Requirements as required for continued employment Physical and Mental Demands and Work HazardsRepetitive movements of arms, wrists, hand grasping and hand squeezingRepetitive movements reachingRequired to lift, carry up and push/pull up to 50 pounds regularly with or without an accommodationRegularly works inside in a kitchen environmentMay work on slippery surfacesRequired to stand regularly and for lengthy periods of time and occasionally walk and crouchAbility to meet deadlines with severe time constraintsTolerate a moderate to loud noise level in the work environmentSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusRequired to be able to hear conversations in both loud and quiet environmentsGuidance and reinforcement are usually available but must be able to work independentlyWorks inside with minimal temperature variationsFrequently works within time constraints and must maintain attentiveness intensityFrequently involved in interactions which require oral and written communicationsExercises flexibility and the ability to shift from one task to anotherOccasionally works near moving mechanical parts involved in industrial kitchen operationWork area is generally a hazard free environment but attentiveness is critical The duties, physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.