Food Services Coordinator (MSS)

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa•Tama, IA

48d

About The Position

Provides leadership in the de v e lop m e nt and the coordination of the Food Service Program for the Meskwaki Settlement School.

Requirements

Experience in food service management
High School Diploma or GED
Excellent c o mmun i c a tion, pro b l em s o lving and organization s k il l s
Knowledge of federal a nd state guid e li n es rela t i ve to food service
Knowledge of and experience in food preparation including quantity food production, storage, and handling techniques
Knowledge of and experience in organizing an effective ordering/receiving system
Knowledge of program p l anning and budgeting
Demonstrated ability to establish and mana g e budgets
Must have skill in using public relations techniques to promote school food service to school and non-school groups
Knowledge to operate all kitchen equipment in their designated center
Must have ability to lift 45 lbs. (not maneuver) and be able to be on your feet for long periods of time
Must have ability to handle and withstand hot and cold temperatures (within reason)
D e monstrated ability to motivate and s uperv i se s taff
Demonstrated history of dependability and work ethic
Must pass background check

Nice To Haves

Complete Food Service Short Courses
Belong to American or Iowa School Food Service Association or other applicable association
Continuing education courses as required

Responsibilities

De v e l ops and p l aces into o p eration appropriate rules and r egul a t i ons gov e r n i n g t h e Food Service P r o gram
E v a l u a t es the pr o g ram and ma k es r ecommendat i ons r e ga r di n g policy c h a n ges as n e e ded
Dev e l ops budget, procurement and pe r s o nnel n e eds b a sed on program pla n s and a n a l
Or d ers supporting items and e quip m e n t as
Oversees all submissions related to tribal as well as federal, or state grants and reports
Plans , assigns, a nd i n s p e c t s work of all food service employees
Determi n es s t a ffi n g n e e d s and a l ig n s resources based on determined job r e s p on s ibili t ies
P a rt i c i p a t es in t h e s e l e c tion of new em p lo y ees; a p p raises, couns e l s and a dv i ses staff as well as resolves g r i ev a n c es
Maintai n s s a f e t y s tan d a r d s in conf o r m a n ce with s t a t e and i n s u r ance r egu l ations a nd dev e l ops a program of p r event a t i ve s a f e t y related to food, students, and staff
Purchases a nd maintains an inventory of a ll fo o d s, su p p l i es, a nd e q
Orders addition l i t ems as needed
Supports the ordering of food needed for various programs directly or indirectly related to the Food Service Program
Makes purchasing decisions with sound economic, environmentally, nutritionally conscious thinking in mind
Standardizes p r i ces charged for va r i o u s ty p es of lunc h - S t a n d ard i zes caf et e r i a accounting p roce d u r es
K eeps pr o g r am records as n e e d e d or r e qui r e d . This includes the accounting of all associated finances
S ubmi t s all r e p o r t s r equi r ed b y tribal, s tate, or federal authorities , as well as the business office, School B o ard, or the Superintendent
Pla n s menus and supervises t h e pr e p a r ation a nd s e r v i n g of mea l s at all s c h o o l
Assists in coordinating and supervising of special events for the school when the foodservice will be used. Some of these events will include culture nights, concessions, conference nights, banquets, and Pride Week, etc
Keepspatronsandthepublicinformedofthemenusandservicesofferedbytheschool cafeteria as well as t h e health and educational benefits ga i ned by children t h rough participation i n t h e s c hool food service program
Performs other tasks as delegated by school administration