NOTICE OF VACANCY

January 31, 2025

POSITION:

Daily Operations Manager - Child Nutrition Program Office

LOCATION:

Board of Education, Child Nutrition Program Office

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Daily Operations Manager assists the Supervisor of Child Nutrition in maintaining the day-to- day operations of the Calvert County Public Schools Child Nutrition Program e?ciently and in accordance with all current policies and procedures. The duties for this position include but are not limited to; ?lling in for kitchen management/sta?, providing sta? training/development, assisting with monthly warehouse inventory and assisting with day-to-day program needs to ensure operational efficiency.

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor of Child Nutrition

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• A current ServSafe certificate or comparable food safety and sanitation certification required.
• Enrollment in the Calvert County Public Schools’ License Monitoring System required, including the possession a valid driver’s license and appropriate motor vehicle insurance if operating own vehicle.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a school food service/nutrition program preferred, however, other combinations of education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary may also be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.)

At the time of application, the candidate must have:

• Ability and willingness to step in on short notice and run kitchens throughout the county as needed.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments to best meet the needs of the Child Nutrition Program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and care of kitchen equipment and utensils commonly used in large quantity food preparation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods and procedures of food service operations including record keeping and accountability requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computers and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and Point-of-Service/Sale Solutions (LINQ Titan or similar preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations concerning food sanitation and safety.
• Ability to produce an accurate work product.
• Proven ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work beyond the normal workday as needed.
• Professional interpersonal communication skills (written/oral), including pleasant telephone manner.
• Demonstrated proficiency in organization skills and general math skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions in a fast paced, unpredictable environment.
• Ability to react to change productively and perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Essential Job Functions are the fundamental job duties for the position in the employer’s judgment.)

1. Regularly travels to schools throughout the county to perform duties.
2. Works regularly with cafeteria managers and school administration.
3. Participates in the development and implementation of training for Child Nutrition Program employees.
4. Conducts and maintains records of compliance reviews as required by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Local Health Department and Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS).
5. Submits kitchen work orders and coordinates with School Facilities to ensure work order completion.
6. Monitors refrigeration temperatures remotely and works with School Facilities to ensure resolution of alerts/issues.
7. Receives weekly grocery delivery notifications and forwards information to Cafeteria Managers.
8. Assists cafeteria managers & Staff with:
a. Use of standardized recipes
b. Maintaining high quality food preparation
c. Proper use and maintenance of equipment including monitoring refrigeration systems.
d. Sanitation and safety standards
e. Maintaining appropriate accountability records
f. Complying with local, state and federal regulations
9. Attends meetings and workshops to increase knowledge of operating procedures.
10. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others
11. Comes to work regularly and promptly
12. Works under stress and meets all deadlines.

OTHER DUTIES:

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by the building principal, Supervisor of Operations, or designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Exerts moderate physical effort, including lifting and carrying food items and objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Frequent reaching and bending
• Standing and walking on hard flooring for long periods of time
• Operating commercial food service equipment
• Working around a wide range of temperatures commonly found in a commercial kitchen environment
• Working with commercial chemical cleaning agents

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

Utilizes personal phone in the performance of some job duties (CCPS-approved phone stipend provided).

Drives county-issued vehicles

May be subject to a flexible work schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Eleven (11) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools’ salary schedule for support employees (Scale 16 $25.02/hr - $32.01/hr), plus a $3,750.00 annual foreman stipend. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

FLSA STATUS:

Non-exempt

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:

School Year 2024-2025

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

This posting will remain open until filled.

All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to education experience and must include immediate supervisor.

Prior to the filling of any vacancy, permanent employees who have requested a transfer in a timely manner shall be afforded an opportunity meet with the supervisor of the position for which the vacancy exists.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention, all applicants are required to report all former employment where direct contact with minors may have occurred. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations where the applicant has volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

Students, parents and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Ms. Cecelia Lewis

Director of Student Services

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. Zachary Seawell

Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.