Child Nutrition Manager

CNS MANAGER SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Child Nutrition Services (CNS) LOCATION School Site FLSA STATUS Nonexempt POSITION PURPOSE: Provides direct management in a school cafeteria in the areas of food production, customer service, cash handling, and inventory.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) Considerable knowledge of child nutrition laws, policies, and procedures; Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps; Effective time management skills; Excellent customer service skills; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required for completion of records and reports; Ability to read, interpret, and administer detailed instructions, schedules, and recipes in large quantities; Ability to demonstrate appropriate food production skills; Ability to work independently without close supervision; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Must be ServSafe Certified or able to become ServSafe Certified and maintain certification tri- annually; Required to obtain a CDL with a School Bus Endorsement PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in food service management.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Manages a school cafeteria and provides nutritionally appropriate meals following federal meal pattern standards. Maintains required records, reports, and inventories in compliance with federal and state regulations. Establishes and maintains internal fiscal controls and accountability, including proper cash handling procedures and making daily fund deposits. Schedules and evaluates cafeteria staff and conducts school level cafeteria staff meetings. Provides on the job training in the use and care of equipment, quality food production, and state sanitation regulations. Orders food and supplies, as needed, checks the cost and quality of items received, and ensures proper storage. Complies with policies and procedures in the Wake County Public Schools Child Nutrition Handbook. Provides effective communication and customer service to students, parents, and school system staff, as appropriate. Stays abreast of changes in child nutrition laws and policies by attending scheduled trainings and meetings, as required. Performs other related duties, as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position operates in an office and school cafeteria environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and cafeteria/food preparation equipment. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community. Work is considered heavy physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 40 pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment. MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN CDL with P&S/BUS ENDORSEMENT