Child Nutrition Secondary Manager - Taylor Junior High

705 S 32nd St., Mesa, AZ

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Full-time (40 hours per week)

$23.31

B24,10months

Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Available annually

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

To provide for the efficient and economical operation of kitchen and proper quality and quantity of food served daily; breakfast and lunch program to include food presentation, service, cash handling and safety.

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work for Food & Nutrition in a safety sensitive position. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

• Responsible for efficient and economical operation of kitchen and proper quality and quantity of food served daily
• Provide for the various aspects of site meal programs to include food, safety and sanitation, presentation, service and cash handling
• Determine and order food amounts necessary for in-house production
• Train and evaluate all kitchen staff; establish job descriptions for kitchen positions
• Responsible for accuracy of time sheet, daily reports, deposits, meal applications processing, production records, direct delivery received and in-house special events
• Assist field supervisor and/or cooking manager in conducting accurate monthly inventories
• Promote school lunch, school lunch week, student and faculty specials, barbecues, catering, etc. to students and staff
• Prepare vendor product performance reports, work orders, monthly reports and safety reports
• Check-in and inspect delivered products
• Responsible for dairy and direct delivery order
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Promote involvement in professional growth activities
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

• High school education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona Driver’s license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation
• Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker Certificate
• Must acquire Maricopa County Certified Food Service Manager Certificate within three months
• Knowledge of food production and quantity cooking experience
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulation experience
• Working knowledge of food ordering, food production and operation of commercial food equipment

• Course work in dietetics, catering, management or supervision and one year experience in school food service highly preferred
• Computer proficiency and cashiering duties preferred

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to merchandise a creative food program and be service oriented
• Ability to organize, to prioritize and to plan day’s workload; to be flexible in changing cafeteria situations and to work with constant interruptions
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to forty pounds; must be punctual and seldom absent
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with students, assigned personnel, district personnel and general public, etc
• Ability and willingness to participate in professional growth activities