Specialist 2, NS Quality Control

Location: Food Services AdministrationDepartment: Nutri Svcs Adm - QAArea:NorthContract Months:12Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00Academic Year: 26-27JOB SUMMARYThe Specialist 2, NS, Quality Control ensures the district and vendors are in compliance with state and federal regulations regarding various food safety and regulatory documents and permits, problem resolution, food safety training, kitchen inspections and investigations, record retention, and document distribution pertaining to kitchen permits, waivers, certifications, and documents to ensure compliance with city and state Health Codes.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESList most important duties first1. Oversee that the HACCP plan and food safety guidelines are being followed through inspections of the kitchens.2. Responsible for critical decision making on potential product disposal in the school kitchens and from vendors, kitchen closures, and shutting down equipment due to food safety hazards.3. Respond to kitchen or customer complaints regarding product issues, potential foodborne illness, equipment issues, power outage, no hot water, no gas, pest issues, or other deficiencies that may occur in the kitchen.4. Provide food safety training for department staff.5. Oversee the temperature monitoring devices for all kitchen coolers and freezers by evaluating temperature graphs and investigating sensor alerts and communicating proper action required.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED6. Monitor vendor deliveries to ensure food safety guidelines are met.7. Has authority to shut down a kitchen or discard products when warranted due to unsatisfactory or unsanitary conditions.8. Responsible for thorough and accurate reporting of all inspections and investigations.9. Other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or GEDWORK EXPERIENCE1 to 3 yearsSKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONMicrosoft Office, SAPOffice equipment (e.g., computer, copier)Food Manager Certificate or equivalentDriver's LicenseLEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIESNo supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENTWork involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.BUDGET AUTHORITYAnalyzes and interprets data and figures.PROBLEM SOLVINGDecisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.IMPACT OF DECISIONSDecisions have moderate impact to the facility/department or division, causing increased satisfaction or dissatisfaction; producing efficiencies or delays; promoting or inhibiting personal intellectual or professional development; and/or contributing to financial gain or expense. Errors may be serious, usually not subject to direct verification or check, causing losses such as improper cost calculations, overpayment or improper utilization of labor, materials, or equipment. Effects are usually confined to the organization itself and is short term.COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONSCollaborate and solve problems - work with others to resolve problems, clarify, or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPSRegularly assesses and diffuses complex and escalate customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSWork involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions.Ability to carry and/or lift less than 45 pounds.Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.