Catering Services, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Cutting Tools, Dietary Management, Emergency Procedures, Food Production, Food Safety, Food Services, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Mathematics, Nutrition, Organizational Skills, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, People Management, Physical Inventory, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Recipe Testing, Record Keeping, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Waitressing, Writing Skills
Job Title: Child Nutrition Assist Manager - ES, MS
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Child Nutrition Manager
Pay Grade: Child Nutrition 2
Dept./School: Child Nutrition / Assigned Campus
Calendar: 183 Days
Date Revised: 05/01/2025
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Assist the manager in all areas of food service operations including ordering and control of inventory, maintaining security and accountability of funds, and ensuring production standards are met. Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of personal computer for cashiering preferred
- Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions
- Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
- Ability to perform basic math
- Knowledge of food handler safety
- Ability to manage personnel
- Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
- Two years of food service work experience with supervisory experience preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Food Preparation and Serving
- Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.
- Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
- Supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies and maintain a clean and organized storage area.
- Assist in catering special events when required.
Safety and Sanitation
- Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
- Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
- Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
Other
- Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
- Maintain daily food preparation records.
- Assist the manager in ensuring that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories.
- Assist the manager in conducting annual physical inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Promote teamwork and positive interaction with fellow staff members.
- Complete annual continuing education requirements.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the manager in issuing work assignments to campus child nutrition specialists.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart.
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.