Pinson ES - CNP Assistant Manager

Child Nutrition Program Assistant Manager

Supervisor: Child Nutrition Program Manager and Principal, CNP Area Specialist, CNP Supervisor and CNP Director.

Job Goals:

• To provide direction, planning, monitoring, and oversight of local school Child Nutrition Program (CNP).
• To supervise, direct, and evaluate CNP personnel and designated staff to ensure quality and safety of school system food services.
• To provide food preparation services for Jefferson County Schools.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Knowledge of Child Nutrition Program guidelines and regulations.
3. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
4. Ability to use technology as required to perform job responsibilities.
5. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to assist in the supervision and development of assigned personnel according to school system procedures.
7. Ability to demonstrate leadership, organization, collaboration, and planning skills to accomplish school goals and job requirements.
8. Ability to possess and maintain food safety certification provided by the Jefferson County Health Department and/or the National Restaurant Association.
9. Possess and maintain required health certifications including tuberculin skin test results.
10. Strength, stamina, agility, dexterity, and acuity to perform job responsibilities safely and effectively.
11. Ability, agility and stamina to engage in prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, turning, reaching, and repetitive lifting up to 25 pounds.
12. Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
13. Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, or holidays when necessary.
14. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
15. Such alternative qualifications to those listed as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals and priorities.
2. Assists in preparation and service of food according to the written menu of the day.
3. Participates in and assists in supervising job rotation/schedule as assigned by CNP Manager or Supervisor.
4. Assists CNP manager in ensuring the smooth function of activities during meal times, filling in where necessary.
5. Assists CNP manager in taking inventories, making reports, ordering food, supplies, and following menus.
6. Demonstrates skills and knowledge in operation of and maintenance techniques for all food service equipment.
7. Notifies the CNP manager when food staples or supplies need replenishing.
8. Assists in the general cleaning of the kitchen and dining areas.
9. Assists in storing commodities and other food and supplies.
10. In the absence of the CNP manager, assumes the manager's responsibilities.
11. Observes proper sanitation measures necessary in preparing, serving and storing food.
12. Observes safety precautions in the kitchen and related work areas.
13. Cooperates with the principal, CNP manager, and CNP supervisor in maintaining high standards in the food service program.
14. Works cooperatively with co-workers, teachers, parents, and deals effectively with students.
15. Follows written and verbal instructions and communicates effectively with others.
16. Assists school CNP staff in interpreting the goals and objectives of the school food service program to students, teachers, parents and community members.
17. Cooperates with health officials in supporting all local and state public health laws and codes.
18. Participates in and promotes in-service training, conferences, and continuing educational programs for self-improvement and for other CNP personnel.
19. Maintains professional appearance and dress appropriate for school food service program (uniform, hair net/hat, closed-toe shoes with non-skid sole, etc.)
20. Models and encourages CNP employees to observe high standards of grooming, safety, and effective work habits.
21. Uses computer software/technology for CNP operations as assigned.
22. Demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
23. Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
24. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
25. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
26. Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
27. Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
28. Uses effective collaboration skills to work as an effective team member.
29. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
30. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
31. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Terms of Employment: As established by the Board and applicable state law.

Evaluation: Performances will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Jefferson County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.