Cl5794 Nutrition Services Field Specialist - Hemet, United States - Hemet Unified School District

Hemet Unified School District

Verified Company

Hemet, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Work Hours:7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Work Year: 12 Month

MATERIALS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) Professional Letter of Recommendation - signed and dated within the past year
Updated Resume (relevant to this position)
Valid ServSafe Management Certificate

Only the most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview

HEMET UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

1791 W. Acacia Ave. - Hemet, CA

NUTRITION SERVICES FIELD SPECIALIST

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of a specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Under the direction of the Director of Nutrition Services, plan, organize, guide, direct, and superviseactivities related to the operation of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs at the District's elementary and secondary schools.

Adhere, implement, and assure compliance with all program rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff.

Job Functions
~ Assign, schedule, and direct the work of employees performing food service functions in conjunction with the Director of Nutrition Services, assuring compliance with work specifications and safety and sanitation guidelines.
~ Make recommendations for the employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, retention, recognition, discipline, and dismissal of food service personnel, including substitutes and seasonal work staff.
~ Monitor hours assigned and validate time cards of food service employees.
~ Travels to school sites to monitor food product, storage and services methods, staff utilization, sanitation practices, record keeping and internal cash controls and to conduct regularly scheduled audits
and inspections.
~ Trains and monitors personnel in the use of computer operations and record keeping.
~ Analyzes financial, labor, sales reports, and other statistical data as it relates to the child nutrition program.
~ Manages kitchen/cafeteria and equipment maintenance, calls in and processes equipment and facility work orders.
~ Receives and responds to parent complaints and concerns.
~ Insures adherence of Food Service programs to all relevant Federal, State, local laws and regulations, and District requirements.
~ Assists in menu planning, recipe costing and standardization.
~ Meets with administrators, parent groups, and others to discuss enhancing Food Service activities.
~ Writes memos and department procedures as needed.
~ Operates a variety of equipment, including computers.
~ Drives vehicle to conduct site visitations.
~ Works on special projects as needed.
~ Perform other related duties as assigned.

Other Job Functions
~ Evaluates the success of program and implements changes for the purpose of establishing standard operating procedures.
~ Conducts and/or assists in the creation and implementation of agendas for meetings.
~ Assists in the coordinating and the operations of catering and special events.

Other Job Functions
~ Assists in the marketing and growth of program.
~ Transports items to school sites as needed.

Desirable Qualifications

Ability to:

~ Plan, organize, supervise, direct and evaluate the work of food service personnel;
~ Instruct employees on safe proper use of equipment;
~ Operate the types of equipment used in food service;
~ Read and interpret local, state and federal codes and regulations related to school nutrition programs;
~ Use computer software including word processing and spreadsheets;
~ Compile and maintain accurate spreadsheets and other financial records including computerized reports;
~ Prepare accurate reports;
~ Plan and administer a departmental budget;
~ Follow written and oral directions;
~ Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
~ Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Knowledge of:

~ Nutritional and operational requirements of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
~ Proper safe food handling, storage, and preparation techniques.
~ Interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy.
~ Food service industry health & safety rules and regulations, including proper sanitation and maintenance regulations.
~ Methods, techniques and strategies of organization, training, supervision and evaluation of employees.
~ Record keeping and basic cost accounting techniques.

Personal Qualities

Adaptability, flexibility, good judgment, pleasant demeanor, dependability, ability to work effectively under pressure, and the ability to work independently while implementing departmental plans and priorities.

Orientation to provide high quality customer service while demonstrating tact, patience, and courtesy in daily interactions with staff and the general public.

Experience
~ Three years of experience that h