School Nutrition Lead 1

Burlington School District

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.”
 
The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:

• Value different cultures;
• Engage with the community;
• Communicate effectively;
• Think creatively;
• Skillfully solve problems; and
• Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential. 

As a School Nutrition Lead 1, you will leverage your extensive experience, certifications, and leadership skills to oversee all aspects of the school cafeteria operation. Serving up to 300 patrons daily of the elementary level, you will be responsible for managing a team of food service employees, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to improve efficiency and quality.

Essential Funtions:

• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, service, and cleanliness in the cafeteria
• Assist the Supervisor/Chef in assigning tasks / jobs to other Food service employees
• Train new hires on standard procedures and best practices
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations
• Monitor food inventory and order supplies as needed
• Provide excellent customer service to students and staff
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulations and standards
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to food service operations

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in food service, with a minimum of 2-4 years in a school cafeteria setting preferred.
• ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and calculating serving sizes
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures

Working Conditions:
These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed. The inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.

• Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs.; pushing/pulling objects

• Standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, balancing

• Possible exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, or hazardous materials

• Work at heights or around electrical/mechanical equipment

• Basic sense of touch, smell, and taste
• Works independently and collaboratively with regular face-to-face interaction

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS/TERMS:

• SALARY: As per the Master agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association. This is a hourly position paid Bi-Weekly
• BENEFITS: Benefits eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start day. BSD Benefits!
• PAID TIME: CTO As per the Master Agreement

Equal Opportunity: The Burlington School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.