School Meal Program Assistant

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

A School Meal Program Assistant spends the majority of the time overseeing a food services operation by supervising designated staff and performing related administrative duties.

Duties include work scheduling and supervision, monitoring food quality, quantity and safety, providing advice and recommendations about procedures related to the provision of service, and other related administrative procedures.

The School Meal Program Assistant reports to the Manager of Food Services.  Work is carried out under limited supervision.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises designated staff by scheduling and coordinating work assignments, participating in performance evaluations and identifying related training and orientation requirements.

Plans menus and develops recipes according to nutritional needs of the clientele; estimates food requirements; orders and receives supplies and resolves discrepancies with suppliers.

Monitors expenditures for assigned area; makes recommendations regarding budget for assigned area.

Evaluates food and beverage products being served to ensure established standards of quality, quantity and food safety are maintained.

Ensures safety practices and procedures are adhered to.  Oversees and updates standards and procedures for assigned area, on approval from the Food Services Manager.

Oversees the storage of food and related items at school sites; establishes and ensures maintenance of food rotations in order to minimize spoilage and waste.

Utilizes computer equipment and software applications to produce computer-generated reports and correspondence in various formats including spreadsheets, forms, memos, etc.

Performs School Meal Program Aide duties as required.

Performs other related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Written and oral communications skills in the English language.

Interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of provincial food safety standards.

Knowledge of basic food preparation and serving as it relates to the meal program.

Ability to perform computations using a calculator with reasonable speed and accuracy.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school and district personnel, students, parents and the public, and the ability to work as a team member.

Ability to recognize emergent situations and the ability to recognize when problems need to be referred to administration.

Physical strength to lift and carry items like books, coolers filled with food and beverage products, etc.

Ability to organize work, to plan, assign and direct the work of assigned staff and to provide procedural advice to other personnel.

Ability to use general office equipment and skill in the use of computers and software applications utilized in the department for the production of reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, etc.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a two-year program in Food Services from an educational institute recognized by the District, plus 6 months related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENCES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS

Food Safe I and II.