Under the direction of the Director of Food Services, plan, organize, supervise and participate in food service operations at a production kitchen food service operation; assure proper quantities and quality of food is maintained for food service at the school site and assigned District satellite kitchens; ensure Child Nutrition Programs and menus comply with applicable State and Federal regulations and nutrition standards; train, assign and provide work direction to assigned personnel. Assists in developing and implementing the District Nutrition Services cycle menus and product offerings; oversee compliance with USDA and State Nutrition Standards; confirm product availability with vendors, and recommend food and supply items for purchase including USDA Foods; assists in analysis of nutrition content of menus; ensure meals are provided to children with special dietary needs including food allergies and medical conditions. Plan, organize, supervise and participate in food service operations at a production kitchen food service operation; manage, coordinate, and order food and supplies for special catering functions; assure the serving and storage of food is in accordance with established guidelines and procedures; oversee the production and distribution of food to District satellite kitchens. May be designated to act as a Director of Food Services during brief absences.  Collaborate with Director of Food Services to develop and implement district-wide nutrition policies; draft policies and procedures; recommend strategies to improve school meals and increase student participation. Oversee serving of meals to students, teachers and other staff at an assigned school site; participate in food serving and preparation of main entrees as needed; assure compliance with serving size requirements. Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff and student helpers; assists in interviewing and selecting candidates for employment in Nutrition Services; prepare work schedules and assign duties for assigned personnel; provide input on discipline and other personnel related matters as directed by the Director of Food Services; prepare and maintain related payroll records according to established procedures. Estimate and order food quantities from District warehouse and local retail food service establishments; receive, inspect, verify and accept delivery of food and supplies; utilize proper methods of storing foods. Assure proper cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and supplies used in the cafeteria; assure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations. Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records including inventory, orders, daily reports, menu planning and production sheets. Assure accuracy of daily cash receipts; count and wrap money; prepare bank deposits; prepare daily report of meals served.  Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and assigned software programs, and machines used in a school cafeteria as required; drive a vehicle to assigned satellite school serving locations to assure proper operation and food service.  Process meal applications and issue meal tickets in accordance with established guidelines and procedures; maintain compliance with processing and handling of confidential free and reduced meal applications.  Attend meetings related to food service operations and activities.  Perform related duties as assigned.