West Contra Costa Unified School District

FOOD SERVICES AREA SUPERVISOR

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under direction, plans, coordinates, supervises and audits the district-wide food services operations of an assigned group of schools and program sites; conducts food services training programs for food services staff; coordinates, monitors compliance and supervises the provision of all school and outreach meal programs; supervises, trains, evaluates and assists district,  Community Based Organization, Food Services staff and operations; recommends and takes disciplinary actions when necessary; prepares accurate and detailed required reports; may plan and organize various menu planning activities and nutritional analysis of menus; assists with recipe development; and performs related duties as assigned.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly visits schools to monitor and audit policies, procedures, practices and records of the meal program.
• Plans menus for students.
• Assists in interviewing food services applicants;
• Trains, assists, develops and orientates new food services employees in methods and procedures of tasks assigned.
• Develops plans and structure for the training of personnel.
• Efficiently and effectively resolves food services problems at schools and sites.
• Supervises, trains, counsels, supports, evaluates and disciplines assigned staff.
• Makes recommendations for improvements in the food services program.
• May coordinate, analyze and audit the effectiveness and efficiency of food services program at assigned sites.
• Assists in the development and implementation of computer programs and software.
• Attends meetings with and provides outreach and education to district personnel, public stakeholders, students and parent groups, which includes providing information and seeking input regarding the District meal programs.
• Develops strategies for increasing and maintaining participation in the food services program.
• May provide recommendations regarding kitchen facility needs for new and rehabilitated school cafeterias.
• Oversees and assists in managing the complete and accurate processing of meal eligibility applications.
• Assists with writing and implementing grants for the Food Services department.
• Follows department and Human Resources guidelines regarding employee evaluations, discipline, coaching, supporting and counseling assigned staff.
• Makes oral and written reports to Food Services management.
• Insures compliance with federal, state, county and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures regarding food safety, sanitation and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in Food Services marketing and promotional activities.
• Attend training workshops and professional development as directed. 

Knowledge of:

• Financial record keeping principles and practices.
• Office practices and procedures.
• Computer programs, software and applications related to Food Services.
• Principles and practices of operating a school cafeteria and Food Services programs.
• Marketing and promotional techniques
• Proper and sanitary methods of preparing, cooking, serving and storing foods.
• Federal, state, county and local health and food safety laws and regulations.
• Techniques of supervision and training.

• Food Services procedures, policies and rules.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• School and district policies, rules and regulations.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, coordinate and supervise a complex food services program.
• Learn and apply Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) regulations, Food Services rules and policies and  food services safety and sanitation health laws and regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Learn methods and practices of large scale food services operations.
• Identify, anticipate and analyze problems and recommend effective solutions.
• Instruct, train, evaluate, coach, supervise, support and discipline of Food Services personnel as assigned.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with food services staff, district personnel, students and the public.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions.
• Read and write English with sufficient comprehension to perform duties accurately and competently.

• Work effectively and cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Communicate positively and effectively, orally and in writing, with district staff, students and various community partners.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED, with additional credits or training in food services or nutrition.
• Graduation from an accredited college, university or institute with a major in Foods & Nutrition, Marketing, or Business Administration or closely related field preferred.
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to the above that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the tasks, duties and responsibilities of this job classification.

Experience:

• Two years responsible supervisorial experience in analyzing problems, recommending solutions and supporting assigned staff.
• Specialized training in nutrition or food services.
• Experience in a responsible position in the food services industry.

Licenses or Certificates Needed:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.  Candidates must provide (and maintain) official motor vehicle driving record, and proof of compliance with district safe driving standards. 
• Must have a motor vehicle for travel to sites.
• Must have and maintain a Food Safety Certificate.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor environment, which includes cafeteria and kitchen.
• Subject to hot and cold temperatures.

Physical Abilities:

Employees in this position must have/be able to:

• Observe safe lifting and carrying practices.
• Walk, climb, stand, stoop, lift and carry sufficient to perform tasks.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with/without assistive devices.
• See, hear and speak with/without assistive devices sufficient to communicate effectively with others.
• Bend at the waist.
• Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; grasp.
• Sit, stand or walk for intermittent periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food services equipment.
• Lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds and pushing/pulling objects up to seventy five (75) pounds, with assistance.

SALARY:

Schedule:                     4

Salary Range:               77

Work year/days:          12 months

Approved by the Human Resources Division              

Approved by the Board of Education   August 12, 2013