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Assistant Manager: School Nutrition (7.0 Hours) - Meade High

Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Fort George Meade, MD, United States


Job Summary
School Nutrition Assistant Manager is assigned to schools that qualify for a School Nutrition Manager (Level 4) or above. Provides instruction and work assignments for School Nutrition Associates. Participates in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and the cleaning of equipment and facilities. Assists the School Nutrition Manager with inventory and serves as a backup to the manager as needed.

Additional Work Days/Hours

Ability to work flexible schedules

Emergencies

Extended hours

Outside of normal business hours

Overtime as needed

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintains optimum standards of food quality through effective use of standard recipes and cooking procedures. Follows all standardized recipes and standard operating procedures for portion sizes and use of leftovers.

Assists in planning food preparation schedules.

Participates in the preparation, cooking and serving of food.

Maintains correct temperature of foods. Assures quality and quantity of products, monitoring temperature controls of all food items.

Inspects food, supplies and equipment deliveries for quantity and compliance with specifications.

Assists with inventories of food, supplies, and equipment as directed.

Manages and participates in approved cleaning and safety practices to ensure that sanitary and safe conditions are maintained.

Maintains food quality standards (temperature, appearance and taste) from point of preparation through point of service.

Prepares and forwards records as required to the Manager.

Attends In‑Service meetings.

Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

Two (2) years food services experience required.

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Ability to adhere to all U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines established for the Child Nutrition Program, AACPS policies and procedures and division memoranda.

Ability to adhere to sanitation standards as outlined in COMAR.

Ability to perform any and all of the listed duties individually or independently which may vary based upon work location/assignment and available staffing.

Ability to maintain harmonious relations with students, school staff, vendors and volunteers.

Demonstrated considerable knowledge of quantity food preparation; sanitation and safety regulation; methods and procedures of school restaurant operation.

Skill in the care, maintenance, sanitation and operation of equipment.

Ability to complete all job responsibilities despite frequent interruptions and without close supervision.

Ability to accept changes in responsibility and incorporate new goals in the restaurant operation.

Possess good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.

Ability to delegate and to motivate personnel.

Demonstrates ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.

Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Satisfactory score on any test required.

Licenses & Certifications

Upon hire, ServSafe Manager Certificate issued by National Restaurant Association required.

Upon hire, Driver's License (DL) Class C Non‑Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.

Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.

Personal vehicle.

Leadership Role

Lead Worker.

This position acts as the lead for 1 to 5 direct staff.

Train employees.

Direct the work of employees.

Maintain production/sales records.

Plan the work.

Instruct employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use.

Perform same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead.

Physical Demands
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time

Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time

Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time

Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time

Pushing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Pulling: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time

Balancing: over 2/3 percent of the time

Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time

Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time

Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time

Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Twisting: over 2/3 percent of the time

Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time

Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time

Tasting: under 1/3 percent of the time

Smelling: over 2/3 percent of the time

Repetitive motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Eye/Hand/Foot coordination: over 2/3 percent of the time

Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

No special vision requirements.

Work Environment
Location

Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time

Temperature change: over 2/3 percent of the time

Exposure

Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Noise level

Loud: over 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

Up to 35 pounds: over 2/3 percent of the time

Travel requirements

N/A

Employee safety statements

The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work‑related accidents.

Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.

The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.

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