SITE MANAGER,  NUTRITION PROGRAM
 
 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, has charge of  the economical and
 professional management of all functions, services, facilities,
 and personnel associated with the storage, preparation, and
 service of food at a nutrition project site, and the supporting
 social services  activities as part of a nutrition program for
 senior citizens; does related work as required.

 NOTE:  The definition and examples of work for this title are 
 for illustrative purposes only.  A particular position using this 
 title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.  
 Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Supervises the operation of a nutrition project for
 individuals at a congregate meal site.

 Establishes and is responsible for a system of collecting
 and recording meal payments.

 Supervises and may assist in food  preparation and related
 food service functions.

 Conducts or assists in conducting interviews of program
 participants to record characteristics required for reporting
 purposes.

 Prepares or supervises the preparation of an orderly,
 attractive, and sanitary congregate meal site for use 
 in feeding and other program related activities.

 Establishes and is responsible for a system of ordering
 meals for daily consumption at the congregate meal site
 or for delivery to those temporarily homebound.

 Collects and stores data and is responsible for the
 preparation of recurring and special reports on the
 characteristics of the participants in a nutrition program.

 Works with all project staff to promote increased
 participation of individuals in a nutrition program primarily
 through the coordination of outreach activities.

 Establishes work schedules.

 Gives suitable assignments and instruction to persons
 engaged in food service and program activities.

 Checks the preparation of menus and special diets for
 conformity with project specifications.

 Makes recommendations for the training of site personnel 
 and assists in carrying out training programs.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and computerized information 
 systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 One (1) year of supervisory experience in a cafeteria, 
 food service, or dining room facility.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
 valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
 than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential
 duties of the  position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of principles and practices involved in
 supervising a food service facility.

 Knowledge of methods and procedures used to establish,
 maintain, and control food service.

 Knowledge of systems of collecting and recording meal
 payments.

 Knowledge  of special programs and problems pertaining
 to food service.

 Ability to give suitable assignments and instructions.

 Ability to train and supervise the performance of
 subordinates.

 Ability to check the preparation of menus and special
 meals for conformity to specifications.

 Ability to see that desired objectives are achieved.

 Ability to work with other staff members in promoting
 increased participation in the program.

 Ability to establish and maintain good employee and
 client relationships.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
 manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read,  write, speak, understand, or communicate
 in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
 as acceptable forms of communication.
 
 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
 reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
 made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
 such persons may not be eligible.
 
 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
03716
L
C
  
N/A
10
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 1/27/1997