Job Details
Classified Food Service Specialist CNP
2026-06-30 Caddo Parish School District Shreveport,LA
Description:
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED with additional specialized or technical training; capability equivalent to that normally achieved through 5 to 7 years of progressive skilled trade experience; completion of manager training program; certified manager by Louisiana State Department of Education. College courses desired.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Attends all manager meetings, workshops and other professional development activities. Demonstrates and promotes good public relations, good nutrition and student participation. Promotes unit participation in professional organization, school lunch week promotions and other special promotions. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
SKILLS RELATED
Ability to operate office equipment such as computer, printer, calculator, cash register, typewriter and copying machine. Ability to install computers and do minor computer repairs.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ability and initiative to plan, organize and carry out work under minimal supervision. Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with schools, staff, agencies, parents and the public. Ability to hold records, reports, and conversations in confidence.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move light to moderate weight.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
CHAIN OF SUPERVISION
Child Nutrition Programs Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
201 days
Job Title: Food Service Specialist, Child Nutrition Programs
Job Code: 432
Grade: G
Department: Child Nutrition Programs
Prepared By: Richard Dezendorf
Prepared Date: December 12, 1997
Approved By: David A. Barr
Approved Date: April 4, 2001
Revised By: Al Graham
Revised Date: July 14, 2016
SUMMARY
Responsible for teaching managers to perform their job according to Child Nutrition Programs policies; develops standardized recipes handles special food functions; issues supplies and conducts school reviews.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Follow policies and procedures of Child Nutrition Programs Department.
- Teaches and demonstrates all jobs in the Child Nutrition Programs units as assigned.
- Conduct testing of new food items and standardization of recipes.
- Develops promotional materials for cafeteria dining area.
- Handles special food functions for child nutrition programs department, office of the superintendent and other functions authorized by the superintendent (Leadership Breakfast, Volunteer Tea, Senior Recognition Tea, etc.)
- Conducts school reviews as assigned.
- Maintains permanent record of daily activities.
- Ability to plan, organize and oversee the work of assigned personnel.
- Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with schools, staff, agencies, parents, and the public.
- Physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control.
- Ability to hold records, reports, and conversations in confidence.
- Neat, well groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED with additional specialized or technical training; capability equivalent to that normally achieved through 5 to 7 years of progressive skilled trade experience; completion of manager training program; certified manager by Louisiana State Department of Education. College courses desired.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Attends all manager meetings, workshops and other professional development activities. Demonstrates and promotes good public relations, good nutrition and student participation. Promotes unit participation in professional organization, school lunch week promotions and other special promotions. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
SKILLS RELATED
Ability to operate office equipment such as computer, printer, calculator, cash register, typewriter and copying machine. Ability to install computers and do minor computer repairs.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ability and initiative to plan, organize and carry out work under minimal supervision. Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with schools, staff, agencies, parents and the public. Ability to hold records, reports, and conversations in confidence.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move light to moderate weight.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
CHAIN OF SUPERVISION
Child Nutrition Programs Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
201 days