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

Nutrition Service Office

Position Available Immediately

Job Title:   Contract Meals Kitchen 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 will assist with and support oversight responsibilities for all aspects of district contract meal production kitchen as well as redistribution needs for all sites in Westside Community Schools.  Expected schedule is Monday through Friday, days, no weekends, with some overtime when needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Specific Responsibilities

• Provides oversight, support,  and direction for the contract meal kitchen, including but not limited to: 
• Oversight, scheduling and training of kitchen staff, including head cook, drivers (when appropriate) and kitchen production assistants.
• Work with the Contract Meal Manager, coordinate daily, weekly and monthly needs in order to successfully execute production and delivery of all product.
• Organizing, preparation and delivery of meals to all contracted sites including but not limited to.
• All meal preparation and production
• Cold alternative meals and accompaniments
• Oversight of preparation of any products to be prepared and redistributed out to all district schools when needed.  This would include both packaged and prepared items.
• Responsible for all administrative duties including, but not limited to:
• Employee oversight of all areas within the production kitchen to ensure safe and efficient preparation and delivery of meals and snacks to all contracted sites.
• 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. 
• Participates in menu planning and development as needed. 
• Oversees all administrative duties as needed. 
• Other duties to be assigned.

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 and Staff Development

• Ensure 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

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 multi-task
• 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 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum two year associates or like certification (Experience equivalent accepted.)
• Minimum of six years in food service 
• Minimum four years of supervisory or managerial experience 
• Current certificate for Managers’ Servsafe or able to attain or renew within 90 days.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Catering production 
• Combi Oven experience (Rational brand specific)
• 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. 
• Multilingual

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.