Child Nutrition Elementary Manager - Sousa

Sousa Elementary, 616 N. Mountain Rd., Mesa, AZ 85207 - 6.5 HPD(If you are interested in any other Elementary Manager positions that maybecome available in the next 30 days apply now.)Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. Employment Type:Full-time (32.5 hours per week)Base Hourly:$20.76Class/Calendar:B22, 9.5 monthsBenefits:Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurancePerformance Pay:Available annuallyNew Hire Experience:1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximumNew Hire Education:1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the positionJob Summary:To prepare and serve lunches on a time schedule and to monitor quality and quantity control of all food served; to coordinate cafeteria operations; to serve as a liaison between principal and Food and Nutrition Department.If offered a position with Food and Nutrition, the offer is conditional on the applicant being required to pass a timed agility test. This test includes basic mobility, bending, reaching arms overhead and out, rotation, squatting and kneeling, as well as lifting and carrying a 10lb weighted crate, pushing a cart with a 20lb weighted crate and lifting a 47lb weighted crate. Exact details of the test will be explained at the time of testing. Key Responsibilities:This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.Prepare and serve lunches on a time schedule and monitor quality and quantity control of all food servedEnforce district and Food & Nutrition policies; implement all county and department safety and sanitation procedures in the cafeteriaPrepare accurate reports and recordsSupervise the operation of computerized point of sale systemCoordinate cafeteria operations; order food and supply items; approve meal applicationsSupervise cafeteria personnel including managing, training and evaluating employeesPrepare and post employee work schedulesPromote and market school lunch to students and staffProvide quality customer service to students and staffServe as a liaison between principal and Food & Nutrition departmentPerform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unitRegular and on-time attendance requiredAttend designated meetings and classesAssist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activitiesAssists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools Required Qualifications:To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.Education:High school education or equivalentValid Arizona Driver’s license with proof of insurance and reliable transportationMust have Maricopa County Food Service Worker cardMust acquire Maricopa County Certified Food Service Manager card within 3 monthsExperience:Two full years’ experience in school food service or equivalent experience required Skills & Competencies:This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a GraduateDemonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and communityAbility to be flexible in changing cafeteria situations and to work with constant interruptionsKnowledge of food safety and sanitation regulationsWorking knowledge of food ordering, food production and operation of commercial food equipmentAbility to organize, to prioritize and to plan day’s workload Work Environment & Physical Requirements:This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting.Most of the work takes place in a school cafeteria or kitchen, which can be noisy, busy, and fast-pacedSome administrative tasks are completed in the cafeteria, including meal planning and record-keepingInvolves monitoring food safety standards and ensuring compliance with health regulationsMust be able to stand and walk for extended periods while supervising operationsAbility to stand for long periods of time and to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to forty pounds Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.