Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $56,699.00 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Job Description
Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) is one of the largest public school systems in Texas, dedicated to providing high-quality education and services to its diverse student population. Within this extensive network, the Food and Child Nutrition Services department plays a critical role in ensuring that students receive nutritious and safe meals daily. The department focuses on maintaining excellence in food quality, safety, and service across all campuses, contributing significantly to the overall well-being and academic success of the students. Dallas ISD emphasizes professional development and continuous improvement to uphold the highest standards in child nutrition programs, leveraging state-of-the-art training... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in culinary, nutrition, or related field
- Three years’ experience in high-volume food service operation
- Training from accredited culinary program counts for one year of experience
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Detail oriented and goal driven
- Assertive and willing to learn and assume responsibility
- Flexible attitude and team collaboration skills
- Excellent organizational, management and interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Spanish language skill is a plus
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a culinary, nutrition, or related field
- Three years’ experience in a high-volume food service operation, preferably in the field of K-12 Child Nutrition Program
- Training from an accredited culinary program counts for one year of experience
- Computer skills: MS Office (required)
- Ability to multitask, appropriately prioritize, detail oriented and goal driven
- Assertive individual willing to learn and assume responsibility
- Well-rounded with a flexible attitude and an ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Excellent organizational, management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate efficiently written and verbal
- Spanish is a plus
Job Duties
- Develop and administer programs for Culinary Skills Training and Kitchen Basics for all Dallas ISD campuses
- Develop and deliver on the job training and coaching to ensure quality food production for new hires and current employees
- Administer Serve Safe Food Safety and/or Food Handler training regularly for 1,100+ department staff
- Observe workers engaged in preparing and portioning foods to ensure that methods of cooking and size of portions follow the most current copy of the standardized recipes
- Deliver timely feedback and suggestions to respective area supervisors, campus supervisors, and employees when observing issues not consistent with standard operating procedures
- Report to the Professional Development Manager in support of training initiatives
- Collaborate with the Professional Development Manager and Director of Support Services to implement new concepts and special projects
- Assist the Menu/Procurement Manager and Menu Supervisor to develop, test, and modify standardized recipes
- Support FCNS efforts to produce the highest quality products consistently
- Develop and revise face to face and virtual professional development material and presentations
- Assist with curriculum development and implementation of the training program, ensuring training material and equipment needs are met
- Assist in coordinating compliance documents as needed for Texas Department of Agriculture, Administrative Review, or other USDA reviews
- Develop and facilitate training for program regulations and provide technical assistance to campuses
- Track and maintain civil rights certificates for all 1400+ employees
- Compile, maintain, and secure all physical and electronic reports, records, and employee certifications
- Track and maintain food handlers and compliance certifications for all temporary employees
- Investigate and resolve issues related to food quality complaints
- Assist and support Campus Supervisors with day to day operations and coaching
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
- Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
- Comply with federally mandated time and effort reporting requirements as appropriate
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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