Children Center Food Services Supervisor - San Diego, United States - Associated Students

Associated Students

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Starting Range: 22.00 Per hour

Priority consideration deadline:
Thursday, June 6

General Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Children's Center Director, the Food Services Supervisor is responsible for the implementation of the nutritional program meeting the needs of all children enrolled in the program.

This includes meal planning meeting established guidelines, ordering lunch, supplies and equipment from outside vendors, preparing breakfast and snacks, overseeing all meal delivery to classrooms, ensuring appropriate maintenance, sanitation and safety standards within the work area.

The SDSU Children's Center is NAEYC accredited

and adheres to the NAEYC Code of Conduct.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Functions

Maintains knowledge of USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements and ensures the Center is complaint with the regulations
Creates menus, then orders, receives and prepares all foods in accordance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines
Creates menus to meet USDA CACFP guidelines and individual dietary needs of children with allergies or specific medical requests from the child's physician
Ensures accuracy of weights and measures for all food components served in accordance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines, including those produced by outside vendors
Arranges substitute coverage for staff when necessary, including cooking as needed
Conducts regular analysis of food costs and other CACFP costs to ensure maximum utilization of CACFP funding
Prepares documents for reimbursement, provides to accounting for review, and enters meal data in CNIPS by the 10th of each month
Maintains documentation of meal count data reimbursements in a secure location
Reviews Menu Production Sheets monthly to ensure nutrition requirements are being met
Makes recommendations for needed changes to supervisor to meet established guidelines as stipulated
Conducts regular walk through of the kitchen area, inspecting all equipment and materials to ensure proper maintenance, appearance and sanitation according to established guidelines and procedures
Ensures preparation of needed work orders or repair reports on proper forms with all pertinent information completed. Monitors the progress of requested work and priorities for work as required and reports to Children's Center Director all updated work priorities
Makes recommendations to supervisor for improvements to facilities and equipment
Works with staff to maintain a safe environment for children, staff and to report known safety problems to supervisor
Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive package of promotional efforts for the Children's Center
Assists in defining target markets
Monitors and updates web page content relating to the food program to ensure it is compelling and accurate
Makes suggestions for improvements to the overall Children's Center web page to ensure it is compelling and accurate
Prepares written reports, as necessary
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree and/or AA or AS (or equivalent) (preferably in Child Development, Nutrition, Health Education, or Health Science) preferred

Experience:

Minimum one year working in Child and Family Development required
Minimum one year supervisory experience required. Experience supervising and working directly with students preferred
Minimum two years of experience in menu planning and food preparation required
Minimum one year working with the Child and Adult Care Food program (CACFP) required
Proficient with Excel and Word software
Must have experience in supporting families with nutrition needs

License & Certifications:

Current certification for Food Service Manager Training required
Food Handler Training certification required
Valid CA driver's license with a clear driving record

Trainings (within first 30 days):

Universal Health Precautions, Bloodborne Pathogens and infectious waste disposal
Site safety and emergency procedures including fire and earthquake drills
Sexual Harassment Prevention for Supervisors
Data Security & Privacy

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Thorough knowledge of the most uptodate nutritional standards for children, including portion sizes
Keeps current of new issues and research in the field of early childhood nutrition
Works in an independent manner without undue supervision
Establishes mutual respect by showing an accepting attitude toward children, families, and coworkers
Shares new ideas with supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of USDA Guidelines for nutrition and meal service provided to children 6 months to 5 years of age
Knowledge of NAEYC best practices, licensing requirements, child abuse reporting, universal precautions, safety practices
Knowledge of the unique ne