What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNP Manager position at Baldwin County Public Schools?
Job Title – Child Nutrition Program Manager
Supervised by/Reports To: School Principal and CNP Coordinator
Supervises: CNP assistant manager, CNP workers and assistants, and other CNP school employees as assigned.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Job Goals:
- To provide direction, planning, monitoring, and oversight of local school Child Nutrition Program (CNP).
- To supervise, direct, develop, and evaluate CNP personnel and designated staff to ensure quality and safety of school system food services that enhance student achievement and educational programs.
- To provide healthy, nutritious meals and food preparation services for students, staff, visitors, and community members of Baldwin County Schools.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in Child Nutrition Program preferred.
- Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Child Nutrition Program guidelines and regulations.
- Ability to use technology as required to perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to supervise, develop and evaluate assigned personnel according to school system procedures.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership, organization, collaboration, and planning skills to accomplish school goals and job requirements.
- Ability to possess and maintain food safety certification provided by the Baldwin County Health Department.
- Ability to complete annual continuing education training as required by the USDA.
- Strength, stamina, agility, dexterity, and acuity to perform job responsibilities safely and effectively.
- Ability, agility and stamina to engage in prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, turning, reaching, and repetitive lifting up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, or holidays when necessary.
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
- Such alternative qualifications to those listed as the Board may require.
Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Works cooperatively and productively with the principal and supervisors to ensure the system’s vision, goals and strategies are implemented and providing all pertinent data to all appropriate personnel within the designated time frame.
- Supervises and assists in preparation and service of food according to the written menu of the day.
- Supervises and assists in the storage and care of food.
- Assists school CNP staff in interpreting the goals and objectives of the school food service program to students, teachers, parents and community members.
- Maintains adequate and accurate records and controls including personnel, financial, inventories, operational, and purchasing of food, supplies and equipment.
- Cooperates with health officials in supporting all local and state public health laws and codes.
- Participates in and promotes in-service training, conferences, and continuing educational programs for self-improvement and for other CNP personnel.
- Monitors the cooler and freezer units during holidays, weekends and during school hours.
- Ensures centralized school system menus are followed to comply with the USDA Meal Pattern Plan.
- Observes tray assembly to ensure that foods are properly portioned to meet requirements and that food is attractively arranged on trays.
- Posts menus at least one week in advance; adjusts menus to accommodate commodity arrivals and/or vendor shortages as approved by supervisor.
- Purchases food and supplies wisely and checks orders and invoices for quality, quantity, accuracy of weight and price upon delivery.
- Oversees the locking of the storeroom and secures the cafeteria and work areas before leaving.
- Maintains a file of standard recipes and instructs CNP personnel in the use of recipes.
- Outlines specific duties and work schedules for school CNP personnel in accordance with school system policies and procedures.
- Instructs and supervises employees during work hours including instruction and supervision of the safe and correct use and maintenance of equipment.
- Cooperates with principal, supervisor and school faculty in planning, developing and utilizing the dining room/cafeteria to provide positive learning experiences for students.
- Maintains professional appearance and dress appropriate for school food service program (uniform, hair net/hats, closed-toe shoes with non-skid sole, etc.)
- Models and encourages CNP employees to observe high standards of grooming, safety, and effective work habits.
- Posts instructions for use of equipment and schedules for the maintenance of CNP equipment.
- Develops and maintains a welcoming and positive climate in the cafeteria that inspires students and faculty to participate in the child nutrition program.
- Maintains and enforces standards of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room areas of the school.
- Assists and encourages staff in developing CNP skills.
- Uses computer software/technology for CNP operations as assigned.
- Attends conferences and training sessions to improve skills and programs.
- Engages in professional growth and demonstrated professional ethics and effective leadership.
- Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
- Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Properly uses and cares for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
- Serves on school/system committees as required or appropriate.
- Uses effective collaboration skills to work as an effective team member.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by principal and/or supervisor.
Terms of Employment: Nine-month (187-day) position in accordance with the Board’s salary schedule.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Baldwin County Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.
