Food & Nutritional Services Manager

Under general direction, manages and coordinates the nutrition and food services program for Community Services including congregate meals at the County’s community and senior centers, home-based meals for eligible residents and seniors, YFD Summer Meal program, and activity-based health outreach programs involving topics related to healthy meal preparation and planning.

A job description is intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job. Job descriptions are not intended to list all duties performed within the job. 

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution and three (3) years of experience working in the food service industry such as a large commercial kitchen or cafeteria at a school, hospital, or other commercial facility that includes some training or experience with nutrition and menu/meal planning for specialized demographics; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Two (2) years of experience in kitchen operation supervision or management. 

• Valid New Mexico driver’s license or ability to obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

• Ability to maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
• Must pass a background check applicable to position. 
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

This is a safety- sensitive position subject to random drug testing in accordance with County policy Article XIII Drug and Alcohol Policy and Testing-Drug Free Workplace of the Sandoval County Personnel Rules and Regulation.

• Ensures the program remains in compliance with all state and local regulations to include AAA, EID, CYFD, and any other regulations required by the Nutrition Program.
• Develops healthy menus, recipes, and meal patterns/schedule in accordance with AAA approval prior to monthly publication. 
• Plans, executes and monitors various special events as assigned. 
• Works with food services staff; provides instructions on how to use the meal plans and recipes as needed.
• Develops and coordinates food and non-food bids for vendors; encourages the purchase and use of locally-sourced fresh food products to include NM Grown.
• On a regular twice weekly schedule, compiles the orders from the Community and Senior Centers to the vendors for food and non-food items to ensure accuracy of food quantity and prices; distributes completed orders from the vendors to the meal sites and for special events.
• In partnership with the Community Services Manager - Senior Programs, Grant Analyst, and Accounting Specialist, obtains quotes and requests, verifies invoices and orders for payment, obtains quotes for kitchen equipment, and related activities.
• Conducts monthly site inspections of all kitchens to ensure all equipment is in good working condition.
• Manages inventory, meal variance, and ensures that nutrition education remain current and in compliance.
• Troubleshoots the kitchen computer and equipment when there are technical issues; writes procedures and forms that pertain to the kitchen and Drivers for homebound meals; and makes trips to the vendors when product inventory is shorted, when food items are unexpectedly low, or when items are not ordered in a timely manner.
• Fills in for the kitchen staff when they are absent or as needed for special events; delivers orders as needed; provides staff training as needed or required; and collaborates with contractors to maintain equipment in good operating condition.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Salary : $50,918 - $61,090