POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Field Operations Coordinator provides supervision for the Nutrition Services Department’s School Breakfast, Lunch, Afterschool Snack, At Risk Supper and Summer programs. Responsibilities include monitoring food preparation and service, providing hands-on training for employees needing assistance in production techniques, observing and evaluating food service employees to assure compliance with USDA regulations and to meet safety and sanitation requirements. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and delivering food and supplies as needed for catering events, field trips, snack programs, etc.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Supervise the day to day operation of the department’s school meal programs.
• Visits elementary and secondary kitchen facilities to monitor food preparation and service. Assists staff with food service operations, food and supply inventories and recordkeeping.
• Provides training for kitchen staff in operations, planning, production and sanitation.
• Monitors compliance with state and local health codes. Recommends improvements and solutions to problems.
• Monitors the department’s Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program.
• Assists in the delivery of food products from the central kitchen or warehouse for distribution to district kitchens.
• Conducts annual On Site Reviews for compliance with USDA Regulations.
• Acts as an on-site supervisor for catering events which may include evenings and weekends, when needed.
• Develops and presents annual performance evaluations as requested by the Nutrition Services Director.
• Organizes and conducts in-service trainings and workshops for staff.
• Provides backup assistance for Nutrition Services functions, such as cashiering or managing school kitchens in the absence of other staff members.
• Answers a variety of telephone calls and emails.
• Prepares kitchen work orders.
• Attends food service workshops and conferences to increase knowledge and awareness of new products and procedures.
• Assists in testing and evaluating of new menu items, equipment and new preparation methods.
• Maintains membership in our state and national professional associations to sustain knowledge in all aspects of child nutrition programs and requirements.
• Provides assistance to employees interested in pursuing and maintaining their membership and certification levels with the School Nutrition Association.
• Monitors bi-annual Health Department Inspection reports and employee renewals for Food Establishment permits.
• Performs other related duties as required consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to and is supervised by Nutrition Services Director.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:
• High School graduation or GED.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in quantity food service operations.
• Minimum of one year experience as a kitchen manager or supervisor in a public or private organization.

Preferred:
• Management or supervisory experience with a school nutrition program.

Allowable substitutions:
• None

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• Valid Washington State driver’s license
• Washington State food handlers permit
• SNA Level 1 Certification
• ServSafe Certification

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Knowledge of food service equipment use, maintenance and cleaning.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and preparation
• Knowledge of food service production records and documentation.
• Knowledge of computer and office/food service software
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards, training and maintenance.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing school food service programs.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse personnel.
• Ability to provide leadership.
• Ability to work with students, staff, and parents in a teamwork approach.
• Ability to work with computers and associated software programs.
• Ability to take direction, complete tasks and work under pressure.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in making decisions.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work and workload.
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies, district and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

CTSA salary level 3 ($ 57,000 - $60,000 annual salary), 40 hours per week, for a 260-day annual assignment. Benefits include retirement, medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, and other benefits according to Board policy.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, 425-456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org; Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Heather Edlund, 425-456-4156 or edlundh@bsd405.org; Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Alexa Allman 425-456-4040 or allmana@bsd405.org. Address for all three: 12111 NE 1st St., Bellevue, WA 98005.