Assistant Manager - Longmeadow School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Longmeadow, MA

11h•$23 - $27

About The Position

The Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the General Manager in all aspects of the Food Nutrition /Dining Program for which he/she oversees. The Assistant Manager will ensure that all guidelines, relating to the NSLP, are adhered to in all schools, consistently as determined by the General Manager. Stay current with USDA regulations and ensure menus and processes are in compliance at all times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field. OR
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with any academic major AND a state recognized certificate in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or business. OR
Associates degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field AND at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience. OR
High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years experience in school nutrition programs.
ServSafe Mandatory– Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar computer platforms.
Able to learn new programs easily and quickly.
3 years experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Manager required.
Minimum 1 year experience in K-12 programs required. Strong interest in school nutrition program development.
Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food
Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling.
Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities
Must be able to use “critical thinking” skills in order to resolve problems or would result in improving program overall.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients, parents, students and support staff.
Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist in the maintenance of systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development using Whitsons approved systems and policies
Manages program within all budgetary guidelines established by General Manager, District Manager and Whitsons.
Assist in the Motivation, training, and managing subordinate Team Members.
Assists in determining the necessary tools for the team to perform at satisfactory level.
Act as client liaison and Manager when General Manager is not on premises.
Maintain a harmonious working relationship with Team by demonstrating consistent and equitable treatment for all Team Members consistently in accordance with Company policies.
Ensures compliance with applicable health regulations and ordinances and that all schools are prepared for any state or local board of health inspection.
Participates with General Manager in budgets and operational financial forecasts and is able to explain variances. Responsible for accounting and documenting accurately all financial components.
Understand and implement requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met and staff adequately trained.
Assist in supervision and coordination of all production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management and Team Member training.
Recruits, hires, develop and retain team using Company required systems, procedures and policies.
Assists with recurring inventory; maintaining records to comply with Whitsons, government and accrediting agency standards.
Understands and monitors with General Manager, all expenses such as food cost, labor cost and operating expenses while providing exceptional customer service.
Assists General Manager in all purchasing and utilization of government commodities including processed goods.
Helps prepares location for internal QA audit by using the “Check Yes” tools.
Ensures marketing, merchandising in place effectually and current at all times.
Participate with General Manager in monthly or bi-monthly communications to the client and DM, highlighting activity on a monthly basis including any financial information requested by client.
Performs additional duties as assigned by General Manager from time to time.
Learn and adhere to all company and district policies and ensure that entire team understands and follows them.
Must spend 80% of workday in the schools observing and supporting team.