This position plans, leads, organizes and evaluates the Culinary Services day-to-day operations in assigned schools to ensure high standards of quality.  In addition, the role is a management team member of the central Child Culinary Services Office.

 

 

 

 

 

RELEVANT COMPETENCIES:

Functional / Technical Skills
Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skills to do his or her job at a high level of accomplishment; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.

• Understands the technical aspects of the job and keeps up-to-date on key technical or functional aspects of the job.
•  Applies appropriate technical/functional knowledge to address situations in a timely manner.
•  Thinks of ways to apply new developments to improve organizational performance.
•  Shares expertise and skills with others when appropriate.

Planning
Accurately determines the length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets clear, realistic and measurable goals; sets priorities and time parameters to accomplish tasks and projects; anticipates roadblocks and develops contingencies to redirect tasks so momentum is not lost.

• Allocates and coordinates time effectively and efficiently to avoid conflicts.
• Anticipates potential problems and develops plans to address them.
• Develops an appropriate work plan to achieve results.
• Monitors progress, responds to problems and measures performance.

Developing Others
Is a people builder; provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes direct reports to accept developmental moves.

• Gives people assignments that help develop their abilities;
• Works collaboratively with direct reports to set meaningful performance objectives
• Meets regularly with direct reports to review developmental progress
• Recognizes and reinforces developmental efforts and improvements.

Customer Focus
Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.

• Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of his/her actions.
• Thinks ahead and considers the impact of actions both internally and externally.
•  Develops trust, credibility and maintains strong relationships with customers.
• Goes the extra mile to satisfy customer needs and expectations.

DISTRICT-WIDE CORE COMPETENCIES:

Collaboration
Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.

• Is seen as a team player who encourages efficient and effective collaborations.
• Works skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups.
• Represents his/her own interests while being open-minded to other groups.
• Builds respectful and productive relationships internally and externally.

Getting Results (Action Oriented)
Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
• Focuses on achieving the goal even in the face of obstacles.
• Assumes responsibility for starting and finishing work with minimal supervision.
• Strives for new levels of performance.

Decision Quality & Problem Solving
Uses analysis, wisdom, experience and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.

• Weighs the consequences of options before making a decision.
• Applies appropriate criteria to situations for the purpose of making decisions.
• Displays self-confidence in own judgment.
• Focuses in the facts and solutions instead of opinions and problems.

Integrity
Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

• Deals with people and situations in an honest and forthright manner.
• Represents information and data accurately and completely.
• Represents the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
• Takes ownership if a mistake is their own and does not blame others.

Accountability
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results; determines objectives, sets priorities and delegates work; accepts responsibility for mistakes; complies with established control systems and rules.

• Takes responsibility and action as if the risks (financial or otherwise) are his or her own.
• Holds individuals and team accountable for their actions and results.
• Initiates action even if outcome is uncertain and is willing to accept the consequences of failure.
• Aligns own activities and priorities to meet broader organizational needs.
• Demonstrates courage and confidence in his or her own ability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Efficient institutional feeding production and serving techniques.
• Cafeteria record-keeping and functions to meet USDA, state, and local requirements.
• Meal accountability systems for school districts.
• Acceptable product standards, including quality and sanitation control.
• Principles and procedures of food handling and storage of food and supplies.
• Computerized cost controls and record-keeping.
• Staff supervision principles.
• Labor union agreements.
• Training adults.
• Demonstrating and modeling current food service operations and safe methods of handling food, storage of food, and using kitchen equipment.
• Monitoring and controlling costs.
• Time management and organization.
• Clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communications.
• Maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural community.
• Effectively organize the work flow in a multi-unit food service operation.
• Use a personal computer and keyboard.
• Work independently.
• Provide effective leadership and apply initiative and innovative methods to promote programs and participation.
• Perform mathematical computations.
• Evaluate and supervise staff at multiple levels.