ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Plans and prepares meals using 2 menu options for breakfast and 3 menu options for lunch.
• Requisitions food and supplies from FANS warehouse and outside vendors in accordance with department/state/federal specifications and polices.
• Receives goods verifying quality, safety integrity of products.
• Schedules, assigns and direct work assignments of employees.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of all food items, maintains quality, safety and nutrient values of all items, ensures compliance of the program.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned employees (1-4) based on site.
• Trains, instructs and assists employees as needed.
• Adheres and monitors meal program regulations and meal pattern requirements based on each programs regulations.
• Upholds and maintains standards of safety, sanitation and personal hygiene.
• Controls programs to assure compliance with district, state, federal and Environmental Health regulations.
• Enters and maintain all required reports in computer program including: cash report, daily production records for each program, deposits, food usage, perpetual and physical inventories.
• Deposits cash and checks daily
• Follows and enforces district and FANS policies.
• Verifies staff payroll in computer daily.
• Provides customer service with students, parents, school staff, and administration.
• Maintains 10 hours of CEUs required by USDA for professional development.
• Maintains confidential student information

DUTIES: In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:

• Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.
• Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.
• Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
• Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
• Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.
• Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

PREFERED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects while coordinating the work of others.
• Knowledge of employees Albuquerque Public Schools CWA negotiated agreement.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Serve Safe, ANSI or Equivalent Approved Certification

• Successful completion of APS Food & Nutrition Manager Class.
• Two years of experience in food service.
• Skills in following written formulas, directions, recipes, and related cooking instructions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with diverse backgrounds including co-workers, vendors, students, parent and general public.
• Computer/keyboard skills with variety of software applications including Smartfind (substitute system)
• Communication skills both verbal and written.
• Food preparation, basic nutrition, equipment usage.
• Ability to fully understand HACCP (Hazard analysis Critical Control Points) to ensure food safety