Nutrition Product Coordinator

About the Employer

Job Summary

The Student Nutrition Production Coordinator will assist in coordinating the preparation and service of meals for their assigned school site.

Responsibilities

• Uses, explains, and demonstrates skills in all aspects of quality food preparation, including but not limited to batch cooking, proper equipment operation and care, proper culinary techniques, and use of standardized recipes.
• Works with the student nutrition services assistants to ensure quality food products are being served.
• Inspects and tastes all food items before they are placed on the serving line, and ensures all lines are fully stocked, cleaned, and the food is displayed attractively.
• Checks the temperature of all foods prior to and during service and ensures all food is prepared and served within safe food temperatures per Hazard Analysis and Critical Control (HACCP) guidelines.
• Records and maintains accurate records as required by Student Nutrition Services, Florida Department of Agriculture, Hillsborough County Department of Health, and the USDA.
• Follows all USDA, Florida Agriculture Department, Hillsborough County Health Department, and district rules, regulations, and procedures to prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals, and snacks to the student and staff of their assigned school.
• Ensures all record keeping is complete, accurate, and up to date on a daily basis.
• Ensures food quality and food safety of all meals produced in the kitchen.
• Ensures proper HACCP procedures are followed.
• Handles all aspects of the program in the absence of the SNS Manager.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Experience

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in food service.

District Expectations

All district employees must:
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and strategic plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities and Tasks

This document outlines the responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Cost Consciousness

Works within approved budget. Conserves organizational resources. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue.

Quality Management

Fosters quality focus in others. Sets clear quality requirements. Measures key outcomes. Solicits and applies customer feedback. Improves processes, products, and services.

Planning & Organization

Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Dependability

Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Note

School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

Must successfully complete the Production Coordinator Training Program.

Language Skills

Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Writes routine reports and correspondence. Speaks effectively before groups of individuals.

Mathematical Skills

Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computes rate, ratio, and percent and draws and interprets bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office.

Physical Activities

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Handling
• Tasting
• Smelling
• Keyboarding
• Talking
• Hearing

Lifting Demands

Up to 35 pounds

Reaching Activities

Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead

Environmental Conditions

Noise intensity 4 loud, extreme heat, extreme cold, and proximity to moving mechanical parts.