Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.55 - $28.38
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Job Description
This opportunity is with Mesquite Independent School District (ISD), a public education organization committed to delivering quality education and support services to its community. Mesquite ISD operates various educational programs and services, including comprehensive food and nutrition services that are vital to the health and well-being of students across its campuses. The district prides itself on creating a supportive environment for its staff, fostering growth and excellence in service delivery. This position is an auxiliary food service role within the district's Food Service department, focusing on the operational and supervisory management of a campus food service site.\n\nThe Auxiliary Food Service... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of credited sanitation course with certification
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to teach basic food preparation
- Experience in supervising personnel
- Knowledge of child nutrition programs and food safety regulations
- Competency in computer and money handling skills
- Ability to plan and organize work effectively
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Physical ability to perform duties including walking, standing, lifting up to 35 pounds, and exposure to varying environmental conditions
- Availability to work full-time
- Commitment to follow all food service policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality
- Adherence to attendance policies
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of a credited sanitation course and maintain certification
- Texas Association of School Nutrition certification Level 2 preferred
- Knowledge of District Requirements, Child Nutrition Programs, food preparation principles
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to teach basic food preparation
- Able to manage personnel and maintain confidentiality
- Computer and money counting skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Effective planning and organizational skills
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Completion of Mesquite Food and Nutrition Services Manager-In-Training course preferred
- One year of school food service experience preferred
Job Duties
- Knowledgeable of all policies and procedures set by TDA, USDA, and the City of Mesquite Health Department and follows regulations
- Follows all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Mesquite ISD, Food and Nutrition Services and follows directives from supervisors and office staff
- Plans, orders and edits all food and supplies using the current software system
- Maintains current work and cleaning schedules for Nutrition Specialists, production records, daily and monthly financial records
- Handles monies taken from students and staff with highest integrity and ensures all deposits in POS accounts and to bank are accurate
- Trains and evaluates FNS Specialists, Substitutes, New Hires, and Manager-in-Training employees
- Assesses training needs, designs and implements training materials, conducts training sessions, and evaluates effectiveness
- Collaborates with FNS staff, managers, and other trainers to align training programs with organizational goals
- Maintains training documentation, participant attendance, and progress
- Demonstrates effective communication of training plans and updates
- Strictly adheres to the chain of command
- Conducts operational and production management daily
- Orders food in appropriate amounts to avoid shortages
- Maintains records on food and supplies received and used
- Directs daily kitchen and cafeteria activities maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment
- Ensures food safety and quality guidelines, health codes, and safety regulations compliance during food production
- Ensures safe storage of food items
- Maintains serving schedules according to menu specifications
- Maintains food cost within guidelines
- Supervises and trains employees ensuring efficiency, morale, and teamwork
- Creates work orders and maintains equipment maintenance logs
- Performs HACCP checklist twice yearly
- Recommends equipment replacements
- Supervises training on Point of Sale
- Enforces attendance policy
- Manages GHG timekeeping system entries and corrections
- Adheres to dietitian guidelines for nutrition standards
- Documents 10 hours of professional standard training yearly
- Performs additional duties as assigned by administration
- Adheres to MISD and FNS guidelines and policies
- Provides positive feedback and conflict resolution
- Maintains consistent and timely attendance
- Takes responsibility for actions and results
- Promotes diversity and respects individual contributions
- Supervises Nutrition Specialists
- Provides mentorship, coaching, and feedback
- Evaluates employee performance biannually
- Responsible for continued kitchen training
- Meets strict mental and physical demands in a fast-paced environment including walking, standing, bending, handling slippery surfaces, exposure to loud work environments, temperature extremes, and handling weights up to 35 pounds.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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