Site Manager 2 - Food Nutrition Service - Stober Elementary

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

The Jeffco Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) department provides Jeffco students with access to healthy and nutritious meals to support their learning. Each year, the FNS team serves approximately 4.5 million lunch meals, 1 million breakfast meals, and generates about $5.5 million in a la carte sales. The FNS team consists of over 400 employees who serve our students in more than 140 full-service kitchens and a central warehouse. FNS administers many programs, including the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs, Afterschool Snacks, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable programs and Summer Food Service Programs. Enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment with a school-based schedule, and no nights or weekends!

• temporarily classified as a Site 2 due to MEQs between 8.1.24-12.31.24, according to Article 16 of CBA. MEQs from 1.1.25-Spring Break will impact whether this site changes permanently for SY 25-26 or is re-graded back to Site 1

Site Manager 2 - Food Service
Annual Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 181
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: CSE - Food Service Mgr 181 , R94, 1
Pay Range: $23.91 - $29.31 Effective as of: 08-16-2024

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

SUMMARY: Ensure efficient operation of medium-scale child nutrition program within applicable Federal, State, and local guidelines at a school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Prepare food and ensure food quality and safety.

Manage the production and service of quality food product; insure correct portion control and food safety; and supervise preparation and service of food to customers.

Manage the proper operation/care of equipment to comply with State Health Department guidelines.

Maintain accurate financial records of food services and the free/reduced lunch program for both locations. Maintain organization of office, desk and files. Make bank deposits and complete food financial reports.

Forecast food and supply requirements. Place orders as directed by the Food and Nutrition Services Department.

Train, develop, supervise, discipline, reward and evaluate performance of hourly food service employees.

Develop daily production plans and complete menu production worksheets.

Maintain strong working relationships with principals, students, faculty, community and personnel.

Communicate with Facilitator and Central Office via telephone and e-mail. Read daily updates, weekly Food Service Highlights, and resource information on Food and Nutrition web page.

Manage plan for student and manager choice menus within specified meal requirements. Plan menu items in addition to the standard District menu to meet the needs of students.

Complete and submit time and attendance reports. Prepare Special Activity Cost Report.

Mentor and develop lead worker to act as emergency back-up in manager's absence.

Market the food service program by creating a welcome environment through use of posters, letters to parents, holiday decorations, music, contests, surveys, articles in the school newsletter, attendance of faculty meetings, and by developing strong rapport with the customers.

Write and post daily rotating work schedules and assign duties to employees. Monitor progress of duties and make adjustments as needed to employees' assigned work hours.

Conduct a physical inventory of food supplies and USDA donated commodities and submit complete report by deadline.

Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma/GED required.

EXPERIENCE: Requires minimum of 6 months to 2 years' experience in elementary food service kitchen management, including experience using Horizon System Software. One year of experience credit is given to individuals who have 2 or more years of hourly worker kitchen experience; have completed basic on-the-job hourly worker training and manager training classes; and at least 6 months sub managing experience. One year experience credit is given to individuals who have 2 or more years of outside commercial food preparation experience such as full-service or fast food restaurant management, airline or healthcare industry food production supervision. Strong organizational, school food service marketing, POS computer and personnel management experience is desirable.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of small to medium-scale elementary school food service management program including food prep/ordering, Horizon System Software; proficient use of e-mail, Jeffco Home Page and Food and Nutrition Services web page; basic computer skill; and knowledge of meal requirements, safety and sanitation regulations (HACCP). Must possess strong communication, organizational and management skills. Must also possess basic math, cash handling, ability to read, understand profit and loss statements. Must have demonstrated ability to accurately complete menu production worksheets, work schedules, and adjust staffing levels to meet meals per labor hour (MPLH) guidelines based on changes in program participation. Must demonstrate the ability to control food cost by following department tools and guidelines. Operating knowledge of commercial food production equipment is required (mixer, oven, range, slicer, dishwasher, scales, thermometer, steam table, microwave, fryer) at time of hire. Qualified candidates must have successfully passed the District's paid employment physical and Skills Test.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Requirements at time of hire are completion of on-the-job hourly worker training, completion of manager training classes, completion of ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification within 60 days of hire, and valid Colorado Driver's License and auto insurance.

The physical requirements, mental requirements and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non- weather) and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally required to work in high, precarious places, exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. High exposure to self due to bruises from falls on wet floors and typical kitchen accidents; hernia due to lifting heavy objects; loss of limb due to electric slicer and fatality from car accident. High exposure to self and others due to cuts from slicers and knives; chemical burns from soaps, sanitizers or cleaners; heat burns from exposure to ovens, stoves and grease; fractured bones from falls on wet floors; disease from food poisoning; and loss of sight from exposure to chemical and grease splashes.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze, communicate, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to copy. The employee is occasionally required to compare.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.