CHILD NUTRITION MANAGER IN TRAINING

Reports To: Principal and/or Child Nutrition Director
Supervises: Child Nutrition Assistants
Purpose: To act as a manager where assigned and train to become a full-time manager at an assigned site. This is a training position and person must interview for a manager position as they become available. This is a temp position and is not designed to be permanent.To train to provide palatable and nutritious meals to all students in a cost-effective manner and to incorporate concepts of good nutrition as a part of the total education program.
Assignment: 10 Month

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Managerial, organizational, and presentation skills required.
• Must possess confidentiality and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet, and file maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning, different learning styles, teaching methods, and practices
• Extensive knowledge of food service production and kitchen management, food safety, and sanitation.
• Analytical and detailed independent judgment is required. Makes decisions and recommendations under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Child Nutrition. Ability to use critical thinking skills to solve problems that arise and prevent crisis.

NUTRITION EDUCATION

The manager provides nutrition information to local school personnel and students.

The manager accepts the responsibility for other duties assigned.