School Nutrition Program Area Supervisor

PRIMARY FUNCTION :
Provides support to the School Nutrition Program [SNP] by assisting with school level support to the foodservice operations to ensure that Federal, State, and Local standards are achieved. Including but is not limited to - staff training and development, food preparation, food service, sanitation and safety, recordkeeping, organization, and troubleshooting. Review meal management production records to ensure accuracy of meals that are recorded and served and retain records on file for Federal/State audits. REPORTS TO : Executive Director School Nutrition
SALARY SCHEDULE : School Nutrition Manager
WORK DAYS : 190 REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years supervisory experience in an institutional foodservice operation. OR
• Associates degree in occupational studies or technical training in foodservice management, culinary arts or hotel/restaurant management a plus.

Preferred : Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational experience, with an academic major or are of concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, hotel/restaurant management, or business. Experience, Skill, and Certification:

• Two or more years experience in a supervisory role of a large restaurant, hotel, caterer, cafeteria, or school nutrition program. progressive culinary experience with a high-volume restaurant, hotel, caterer, hospital, or institutional foodservice operation.
• Experience supervising more than 5 food service employees.
• Experience in institutional meal planning & preparation.
• Completion of GaDoe required O.N.E. (Orientation for Nutrition Employees) within the first 90 days of hire.
• Completion of GaDoe Manager Pathways, and Culinary Pathways within one year of hire.
• Valid ServSafe Food Manager Certification issued by the National Restaurant Association or ability to obtain certification within the first 90 days of hire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supports District-Wide training and provides individualized training to Managers, Leads, and Assistants as needed.
• Provides leadership and direction to School Managers and Staff to ensure that all schools serve high quality meals.
• Supports the training of SNP Managers and cashiers in the daily use of the POS system.
• Ensures school cafeterias follow proper procedures and regulations related to the ordering, receiving, storing, handling, preparation, and serving of food.
• Monitors Program compliance with Federal, State, and District standards through site visits to review meal production, service line set up, meal presentation, food quality, and sanitation procedures.
• Monitors program compliance with Federal, State and District standards established for food preparation, meal service, sanitation and safety, food storage and inventory control, cash collections, and customer relations.
• Monitors and reviews school level inventory and valuation reports for accuracy and cost control.
• Conducts reviews of program operations to ensure Federal, State, and Local procedures related to SNP are fully implemented.
• Assists in the development, evaluation, and implementation of Associate work schedules.
• Assists SNP school Managers by developing plans to ensure the highest levels of student and faculty participation are achieved and maintained.
• Communicates with Technology to troubleshoot and solve problems associated with the FOH/BOH accountability systems: Newton, Edison, Franklin.
• Demonstrates work simplification methods as needed.
• Assists in the development and implementation of marketing and promotions.
• Provides technical assistance to school Managers and staff in all aspects pertaining to Child Nutrition programs.
• Develops a strong working relationship and collaboration with school Administrators by being the primary contact for all concerns, questions, and requests.
• Provides a program for involvement of students, parents, and community in the SNP; provides customer relations services to schools and community.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supports the implantation of a corrective action plan with the goal of improving school Managers' leadership development. Assists in the development of pertinent documentation.
• Supports school managers with adhering to sanitation standards and benchmarks on bi-annual health inspections.
• Supports the development of Standard Operating Procedures [SOPs] at the school and Central Office levels.
• Assists in the resolution of personnel conflicts.
• Serves in the capacity of Acting School Manager when the school Manager is absent or on extended leave.
• Seeks and supports nutrition education opportunities to support wellness for students and staff.
• Supports organizational and department planning and operational procedures within specifically assigned areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the SNP Executive Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Collaborates with others in a positive manner. Maintains a positive workplace attitude.
• Has a working knowledge of SCPSS policies and procedures.
• Is able to forecast manpower and facilities.
• Has a working knowledge of all relevant available public and private resources and services.
• Understands all applicable Federal, State, and local nutrition guidelines and regulations.
• Understands applicable local and state health requirements.
• Has an understanding of and is able to translate & interpret safety regulations, food specifications, food preparation, USDA Wellness regulations and District Wellness policy.
• Has the ability to demonstrate administration and management skills gained through increasingly responsible management positions.
• Has the ability to build relational trust through empathy, commitment, compassion, patience, and positivity.
• Has the ability to recruit, train, lean and motivate employees.
• Can demonstrate effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Understands the importance of public relations and customer service.
• Can perform a facilities evaluation.
• Has knowledge of and demonstrable skills of record-keeping.
• Is able to work with minimal supervision.
• Is skilled in making decisions in critical situations.
• Is able to demonstrate the mathematical and technical skills required, with considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Has excellent and leadership skills
• Must be able to demonstrate high integrity, excellent character, and maintain a good professional reputation.
• Must be able to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Incumbents will be considered "at will." Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade as determined by Human Resources and allowable experience. The work calendar will be 190 days.
FS02, FS03, FS06 Exempt NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A responsibility is considered to be "non-essential" (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the "Duties and Responsibilities" section for those responsibilities that could be considered "non-essential" based on this definition. Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered "non-essential" in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an "individual case" basis. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below. OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands. EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS (Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)
[ X ] Heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds
[ ] Frequent climbing up to __ feet, and/or working on building roofs.
[ ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter.
[ X] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.
[ X ] Other: Generally the job requires sitting, walking and standing. The job is preformed under with some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.
[ X ] Required to have a current reliable contact telephone number and reliable transportation.