TYPE OF POSITION:
240-day contract
Non-Rep Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Nutrition Services Supervisor
SUPERVISION:
None
SALARY:
$26.00-$32.00/hr depending on experience and qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor of Science; preferred in nutrition, dietetics, or related
• Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager License or ability to obtain in 6 months
• Strong knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Program regulations and state/federal compliance requirements
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food
• Organizational and coordinating skills related to program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of population groups
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 2-5 years' experience in school nutrition services
• Experience with recipe development and nutrition analysis software
• Proficiency with menu software, ordering systems, and Microsoft Excel
POSITION SUMMARY:
Plans the food service menu including recipe and menu development, food preparation and testing of new menu items following USDA guidelines, and with an eye on quality and cost control, of the district's nutritional services program. Also creates operational efficiencies, program policy compliance, and conducts a review of daily food service operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Creates a culinary strategy, development of new menus and recipes in accordance with nutritional standards and student feedback, market trends, and sales.
• Develops and manages nutritional analysis for compliance with USDA requirements for all nutrition programs. This includes the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, and Preschool Program while meeting high standards of nutrition
• Organize Child Nutrition labeling and Product Formulation Statements for all food items served
• Maintains the district online menu to ensure accuracy
• Assists with developing special diet menus needed with nutrition staff, health staff, students and parents per state and federal guidelines
• Manages the creation of new products as requested by Nutrition Services Supervisor
• Creates standardized recipes which meet dietary guidelines and student appeal
• Coordinates and oversees testing of new products and recipes and follow through with marketing products to students
• Monitor production records for accuracy at all sites
• Provide support in the kitchens to ensure consistency in operations
• Provide support and training to staff on nutrition software systems
• Assists in coordinating the ordering, receiving, and distribution of USDA Commodity Foods and utilization of commodities in managing food costs with cycle menus
• Utilizes food cost and sales to evaluate current menu items and needs, minimizes food costs and prices in response to the marketplace and student needs
• Assist in management of food costs, and costing of food products
• Oversees food inventory, monitors food and supply levels
• Assist in planning and conducting staff meetings and staff development following USDA policies and requirements
• Assist in training staff on food preparation techniques, best practices and develops strategies for improvement
• Works with vendors for substitutions as needed
• Ensure that the menus reflect our diverse student population and we are exposing students to a global cuisine.
• Encourage and represents a positive relationship between St. Cloud Area School District 742 and the community by demonstrating professionalism, courtesy, and respect when interacting with students, staff, parents, and customers.
• Assists with management of social media platforms
• Perform other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as directed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Read, write, and, interpret standardized recipes
• Maintain confidentiality of Nutritional Services information
• Using various learning methods to ensure thorough training and development of staff including but not limited to public presentations, computer generated materials, and hands on demonstrations
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines related to food safety, security, sanitation, special diets and allergens, USDA program regulations, and HACCP guidelines
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands
• Ability to track, file, and maintain records of tastings, food items, and recipe development
• Actively fosters collaborative relationships and working environments within kitchens and across the district.
• Interpret data and information effectively to make sound business decisions
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages; application of basic algebra and geometry concepts
• Methods and procedures for institutional food preparation and inventory control
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software
• Knowledge of food production and safe use of equipment
• Knowledge of recipe costing, sizing, and nutrient analysis
• Knowledge of nutrition principles and large scale food production quality execution techniques
PHYSICAL FACTORS:
• Occasional squatting, rare to occasional crouching, rare to occasional overhead reaching, rare to occasional forward bending
• Occasional lifting, up to 50, frequent lifting of 25 pounds
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity
• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)
All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.
St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information
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