WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
909 South 76th Street
Omaha, NE 68114

Position Available Immediately

Job Title:   Contract Meals Operations Manager

JOB TYPE: 12 Month Hourly/Full Time

Department:  Nutrition Services

Reports To: Director of Nutrition Services 

JOB SUMMARY: To assist the Director of Nutrition Services and Westside Nutritional Leadership and Services staff to ensure adherence to USDA regulations for the National School Lunch, Breakfast(NSLP)/School Breakfast Program(SBP), Child and Adult Care Food Program(CACFP) and Summer Feeding Programs(SFSP) in Westside Community Schools and for all contracted locations.  This position provides oversight to all areas and staff that work in the contract meal kitchen and warehouse location, as well as provide support of all auxiliary operations that work in conjunction with Westside Nutrition Services leadership and kitchen managers district wide.  This position has oversight responsibilities over all aspects of distinct contract meal production kitchen, as well as warehouse and logistical oversight.  Expected schedule is Monday through Friday, days, no weekends, with some overtime when needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum two year associates or like certification (Experience equivalent accepted.)
• Minimum of six years in food service 
• Minimum six years of supervisory or managerial experience 
• Current certificate for Managers’ Servsafe. 

JOB PURPOSE: To assist the Director of Nutrition Services and support leadership in implementing USDA regulations for the National School Lunch, Breakfast(NSLP)/School Breakfast Program(SBP), Child and Adult Care Food Program(CACFP) and Summer Feeding Service Programs(SFSP) in Westside Community Schools and for all contracted locations outside of Westside Community Schools.  The Contract Meal Services Manager will be responsible for all things related to contract meals and the contract meal staff, kitchen and logistical, including hiring, human resources/departmental/district trainings and needs, employee oversight and administration, proper food handling and HACCP management and ensuring compliance with proper sanitation procedures.  This position will work with and assist with oversight of support supervisory team within the contract site, while working closely with Westside Nutrition Services leadership team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Contract Meal Service:

• Provides the oversight and direction for the Contract Meal Kitchen, including but not limited to: 
• Oversight, scheduling and training of staff
• Organizing, preparation and delivery of meals to all contracted sites 
• Responsible for all administrative duties including, but not limited to:
• Site paperwork and support documentation for contracted schools
• Employee oversight of all areas within the production kitchen and warehouse to ensure safe and efficient preparation and delivery of meals and snacks to all contracted sites.  

Large Production and Distribution:

• Responsible for large scale production and distribution to Westside schools.  
• Provides direction to kitchen and logistics staff to distribute needs from the contract site to all district schools when needed.

Special Diet and Alternative Meal Preparation and Distribution:

• Works with the district nutrition specialist to plan, organize and execute alternate meals and special diet distribution in balance with the hot menu for all contracted and district schools.  
• Manages recipes for alternative meals and special diets, ensuring product and menu items are accurate, reporting any changes to the district nutrition specialist.  
• Oversees all administrative duties as needed. 

ESSENTIAL AREA OF FOCUS:

Sanitation, Food Safety and Employee Safety

• Develop, implement and execute the Westside Nutrition Services H.A.C.C.P. Plan.
• Develop and integrate employee safety regulations into all phases of the district foodservice operation
• Establish procedures and policies for risk management
• Provide a direct relationship with the local Health Department

Training

• Ensure all staff are trained to execute all essential functions. This includes initial training from first employment date to continuing education through meetings, social media, one on one and formal training such as ServeSafe and on-line training opportunities
• Implement effective management techniques to ensure all records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with local, state and federal laws and policies

Farm to School Coordination

• Work with established contacts in the local farming community to provide local, safe and wholesome produce for distribution to the CNP.

Menu Writing and Product Development

• Create menus with the Director of Nutrition Services and Westside Nutrition leadership that are feasible, creative and cutting edge while meeting federal, state and local guidelines
• Research and develop recipes that ensure consistency and quality

NECESSARY SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively and proactively communicate internally and externally
• Positive mindset
• Detail oriented and deadline driven
• Ability to work independently and with diverse groups
• Motivated to take on challenges and solving problems
• Individual ownership

• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to professionally and productively take and give direction 
• Knowledge and ability of cleaning kitchen and preparation of food 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google products and other software as needed
• Ability to effectively train and direct 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Knowledge and understanding of the Federal School Breakfast and Lunch Program requirements and regulations including: 

• Offer vs. Serve 
• Qualifications for a reimbursable meal 
• Knowledge of portion sizes and proper kitchen procedures 
• Experience working with special diets
• Experience with applications, reimbursement processes, etc., with the USDA and NDE NS programs. 

Note: Background checks are required in the hiring process. 

This management contract is not under the Local 226 SEIU negotiated agreement. Will train interested and qualified parties.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply online

Westside Community Schools is an EEO employer.