Assistant Manager- Winchendon School Nutrition - Whitsons Culinary Group : Job Details

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 anddevelopment using Whitsons approved systems and policiesManages program within all budgetary guidelines established by GM, DM andWhitsons.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 GM is not on premises.Maintain a harmonious working relationship with Team by demonstrating consistentand equitable treatment for all Team Members consistently in accordance withCompany policies.Ensures compliance with applicable health regulations and ordinances and that allschools are prepared for any state or local board of health inspection.Participates with GM in budgets and operational financial forecasts and is able toexplain 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 andcost 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 GM, all expenses such as food cost, labor cost andoperating expenses while providing exceptional customer service.Assists GM in all purchasing and utilization of government commodities includingprocessed goods.Helps prepares location for internal QA audit by using the Check Yes tools.Travel to nearby accounts to assist/manage when needed.ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:•Ensures marketing, merchandising in place effectually and current at all times.•Performs additional duties as assigned by GM from time to time. •Learn and adhere to all company and district policies and ensure that entire teamunderstands and follows them.Education:•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•Bachelors degree or equivalent with any academic major AND a state recognizedcertificate in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family andconsumer 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 programsexperience. OR•High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years experience in school nutrition programsCertifications:•ServSafe Mandatory- Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction ofemployment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.Computer Skills:•Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.•Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similarcomputer platforms.•Able to learn new programs easily and quickly. Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:•3 years experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Manager required.•Minimum 1 year experience in K-12 programs required. Strong interest in schoolnutrition 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•Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable.