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St Phillips School and Community Center

School Nutrition Coordinator

St Phillips School and Community Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Title School Nutrition Coordinator

Department Office of Experience

Pay Rate / Type $18.00 / hourly

FLSA Non-exempt

Reports to Chief Experience Officer

Job Summary Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for providing an efficient operation of a school cafeteria. The coordinator is responsible to oversee and assist in the routine duties involved in the preparation and serving of food as part of the kitchen facilities and equipment operations and cleaning.

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and developing menus in compliance with nutritional standards and guidelines

Overseeing the preparation and serving of meals

Supervising cafeteria staff and providing training when necessary

Ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations

Managing inventory and ordering food and kitchen supplies as needed

Monitoring and managing the cafeteria budget and expenses

Communicating with school administrators, parents, and students about food service matters

Developing and implementing strategies to increase meal participation rates

Maintaining records of meals served, food and supply costs, and any other relevant data

Addressing and resolving complaints or concerns related to food quality or service

Produce and maintain work schedules and production records.

Work with Nutrition Chef / Cook to schedule employees based on business needs

Work cooperatively with campus principal to accommodate temporary schedule changes and special serving requirements.

Direct daily activities in the cafeteria.

Ensure preparation of all food items including main dishes, sandwiches, salads, baked goods and fruits and vegetables.

Ensure setting up food preparation serving lines.

Ensure cooking, setting up and serving food items to students and staff.

In tandem with the Nutrition Chef / Cook ensure that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories.

Ensure inventory control of food items and supplies.

Ensure preparing school meals that comply with state and federal regulations and the requirements of the National School Lunch Program.

Ensure maintenance of the food service facility and equipment in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.

Maintain logs on all equipment maintenance required within school nutrition department

Conduct annual physical equipment and supplies inventory.

Ensure all established HACCP Guidelines and Procedures are followed.

Ensure all established safety guidelines and procedures to ensure job safety are followed.

Maintain safe work environment

Ensures all established state and federal regulations and complies with all established school nutrition and school policies are followed.

Communicates positively with school nutrition employees, school staff, students, parents and visitors to establish a friendly and welcoming environment for dining

Maintains a positive image of the school nutrition program.

Help screen, select, and train cafeteria workers and make sound recommendations about the assignment, discipline, and retention of cafeteria personnel

Maintain and submit accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and absenteeism).

Performs any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or other appropriate administrator.

Work Environment and Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time on cement floors; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds; to bend, stoop, walk and reach overhead. Must be able to withstand variable kitchen temperatures from extreme heat to extreme cold.

Work Environment? Employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Temperatures in the work environment vary from extreme heat to extreme cold.

Requirements: Job Qualifications

Must have at least a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a school cafeteria or similar food service environment

Must have or obtain a Food manager certification within the first six months of employment

Must have ability to manage personnel

Must have effective planning and organizational skills

Must have experience in institutional food service operations

The successful candidate Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Must possess intermediate to advanced knowledge of food preparation and food safety and sanitation. Must possess the ability to perform intermediate cooking functions.

Must possess the ability to operate a variety of food service equipment.

Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.

Must be able to read and write and understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Must possess the ability to be a team player and work well with others.

Must maintain a strong work attendance record.

Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school nutrition staff, other school staff, parents and the community.

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