Nutrition Service Support - Entrepreneur HS - Highland

REAL Journey Academies (RJA) is a Non-Profit charter school management organization designed to significantly increase college entrance and graduation rates for underserved students in the Inland Empire. We aim to impact and revitalize communities through the development of education and other supportive partnerships.

Job Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Service Manager, the function of the Food Service Support position is to coordinate all aspects of the schools meal services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of the meal process including distribution of meals to all students while maintaining serving times.
• Ensure and adhere to student food allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Monitor the sites ordering procedures including emergency orders, add-ons and cancellations as needed.
• Coordinate and implement operations, program changes and related services.
• Support the summer meal program.
• Organize the kitchen to provide designated areas for different functions - food preparation area, meal packaging area, delivery preparation area, food pickup area, and receiving area.
• Frequently wipe down personal items. Clean, sanitize, and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as kitchen countertops, cafeteria and service tables, door handles, carts, and trays, throughout the day.
• Ensure compliance with the State Food Safety regulations.
• Ensure proper accounting by collecting daily breakfast/lunch counts and updating the meal reporting system
• PowerSchool Point of Sales or comparable software.
• Ensure all food service items are stored in the designated area. Label appropriately all items that belong to food service.
• Practice proper hygiene.
• Assist in the maintenance of clear, concise, and accurate reports and records.
• Maintain files of records and reports required by the food service department.
• Maintain standards of efficiency, safety and sanitation in food preparation areas, kitchen, and dining areas
• Cooperate with all staff and other groups in the use of cafeteria facilities and equipment for special events.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Traits:

• Knowledge of Food Services procedures and policies.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, manage, coordinate, implement, oversee and evaluate site-wide food service programs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all Food Services Coordinator, Operations Manager/Director, and administrators.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Food handlers certificate
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software
• Must be flexible, positive, detail-oriented, team player, patient and willing to learn

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with computers and software applications.
• Proficiency with or the ability to learn current software and equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical demands:

• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, and reaching for extended periods of time.
Occasional computer work including but not limited to typing.

Compensation & Benefits:
REAL Journey Academies offers its employees a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive benefits package that includes:

Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive HMO/PPO Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Virtual Medical Visits
• Health Savings Account
• 10 Paid Holiday Schedule
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Employer-matched retirement plans (403b)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Legal Insurance
• Additional voluntary health benefits