Category: School Nutrition/Manager/Assistant
Date Posted: 10/18/2024
Location: Woodbridge School District
Date of Availability: TBD
Date Closing: Until Filled

CHILD NUTRITION OPENING

The Woodbridge School District is accepting application for Child Nutrition Manager.  This is a 10-month position with the addition of working Summer Feeding as needed.

SUMMARY:
 To provide each student with an eye-appealing, high-quality nutritious meal in a clean and friendly atmosphere.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
*This is representative of the functions of this position, but is not all-inclusive.

• Trains, supervises, and evaluates Child Nutrition Services employees according to established procedures.
• Interviews, screens, and recommends appointment of cafeteria personnel for school site.
• Plans schedules and work assignments to effectively use labor hours.
• Follows personnel policies and evaluates cook, and general workers.
• Responsible for receiving, storing, handling, preparing, and serving food according to established HACCP Plan, SOP’s and all procedures.
• Aids in the planning of menus and supervises the preparation and serving of the menus at the school site. Incorporates timesaving production techniques and effectively uses government commodity foods.
• Promotes student and staff satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an appetizing and attractive manner according to established standards.
• Follows standardized accounting procedures and accurately maintains required records, reports, and forms.
• Assures sanitation and safety practices in all phases of the school Child Nutrition Services operation according to established standards.
• Provides nutrition education to students and school staff.
• Assumes fiscal responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the operation.
• Checks invoices for accuracy before presenting them to the Child Nutrition Services Office.
• Submits all reports, records, and forms in a timely manner.
• Computer literate to use excel spreadsheets, email, attachments, electronic point of sale, inventory and production systems.
• Follows through with job requirements in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work Summer Food Service Program as assigned by Supervisor
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, squat, bend, crawl and stretch.
• Performs other duties assigned that relate to Child Nutrition Services management responsibilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises child nutrition staff

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Child Nutrition or Food Service Management Experience preferred
• High School Diploma required Culinary or Food Service Degree would be a plus
• Successful completion of Delaware Department of Education Unit Classes 1-4 or ability to complete as courses become available.
• Minimum of two years in school food service or equivalent experience.
• Some working knowledge of the CACFP program or willingness to learn
• Must have a working knowledge of computer programs such as: Word/Excel/PowerPoint

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES:
Serve Safe Certified (Manager) or willing to take and pass the examination within 3 months of hire.

Internal candidates:  Apply and submit online a Letter of Interest on Frontline https://www.applitrack.com/joindelawareschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=40199 to be considered.

External candidates: Complete an online application at https://www.applitrack.com/joindelawareschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=40199.  The following documents represent a completed application file and must be submitted: a letter of interest, updated resume, and three (3) current letters of recommendation.  All documents may be attached to the online application.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Woodbridge School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Woodbridge School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs or activities, on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.
 
Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX Coordinator:  Kelley Kirkland, Administration Building 16359 Sussex Highway, Bridgeville, DE 19933.  Phone (302) 337-7990.