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Summary: Store Management positions (Assistant Store Managers and Supervisors) will support the Store Manager in all aspects of daily execution of customer service, sales, and development of personnel while staying true to the JD Finish Line brand while performing the following duties: Sample Responsibilities: • Assists Store Management in all aspects of daily shift management, including customer relations, inventory control, stock room, till/point of sale, procedural tasks and paperwork, visual merchandising, opening and closing the store., • Trains and coaches store associates to promote and execute team, store, and company performance., • Partners with management in planning, implementing, and executing change in regards to company initiatives in order to improve organizational performance., • Supervises shipments deliveries, transfers of merchandise, and POS in order to produce accurate inventory results., • Seeks to understand the customer’s needs and wants to benefit the overall customer experience., • Provides constructive feedback and facilitates conflict to ensure the growth and collaboration of team members., • Maintains both individual and shift sales., • Provides daily shift floor coverage., • Demonstrates sound understanding and judgment of store priorities., • Demonstrates a high business acumen including, but not limited to, an in depth knowledge of the store’s key performance indicators, inventory movement, and sales performance., • Embraces accountability and sets attainable goals for store sales, metrics, and personnel development., • Accountable for key decision making to influence change, sales, customer service., • Provides security & loss prevention in store for accurate inventory and merchandise flow to minimize company shrink., • Upholds company policies, procedures, and standards regarding personal and store sales/performance metrics., • Assists management with recruiting and interviewing potential employees., • Accountable for opening and closing store procedures to include cash reconciliation, banking, reporting, and security., • Adhere and uphold all company policies and procedures., • Additional duties and projects as required. Required Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent; 2+ years’ experience in retail leadership strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Computer and/or Technical Skills Should have basic to intermediate knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Communication Skills Must be an effective communicator with internal and external individuals at all levels. This includes spoken, written, electronic, and presentation skills. Communication should be consistently constructive and professional. Must be a good team player. Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Uses specialized knowledge to go beyond the routine to solve complex problems that frequently affect areas beyond own functional area. Must be able to approach unfamiliar situations, projects, and opportunities with confidence and curiosity. 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 these functions. Must be at least 18 years or older. The minimum requirements include the following but reasonable accommodations may be made as related to an employee’s religion, ethnicity, or disability: • Requires availability during the hours necessary to open and close the store, which includes mornings, days, and nights,, • Requires a minimum of 5 days of availability., • Requires availability on weekends and holidays, • Minimum standard of a 30 hour work week., • Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position., • Must have reliable transportation, • Must speak English clearly in order to converse with customers and effectively supervise staff., • Must be able to read and write English and perform business-related mathematics in order to carry out normal business and understand corporate sales reports. Physical Demands: • Requires standing approximately five to 14 hours per day., • During peak sale periods (e.g. Holiday, Back-to-School), will work for long periods throughout a one to 12 hour day., • Requires stooping and kneeling to place merchandise on customer’s feet as well as reaching and pulling to obtain or stock merchandise on storage racks., • May be required to climb ladder or ascend/descend stairs in order to stock and/or acquire merchandise for sale., • Required to lift items weighing 5 – 25 lbs regularly. In certain circumstances, weights may be higher., • Must have good vision, including color differentiation., • The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy retail setting. 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. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy. EEOC Statement: The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on the individual's race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. Need accessibility assistance to apply? Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at (317) 613-6890 or email us at . A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.)

🏢 Who we are Team Beans/Forever Collectibles, LLC (FOCO) is a global leader in sports and entertainment merchandise, producing an extensive range of products from collectibles and novelty items to promotional memorabilia. With major sports licenses and a diverse product line, FOCO reaches new heights every day. Our continued success comes from innovative designs, forward-thinking manufacturing techniques, and dedicated professionals who bring these ideas to life. We're looking for a skilled Production Sourcing & Factory Manager to join our team and contribute to our rapid growth! 🔍 The Opportunity We’re looking for a highly organized and detail-driven Planning / Merchandise Associate to support the development, planning, and execution of FOCO’s Collectible and Bobblehead product. You’ll help drive demand planning, category assortment, production tracking, and licensing approvals for one of FOCO’s most high-profile categories. This Merchandise Planning Associate role is a cross-functional role that blends merchandising strategy, operational planning, and vendor coordination. It’s perfect for someone with a passion for sports, pop culture, and consumer products looking to gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle. 🎯 What You’ll Do 🗂 Product Planning & Forecasting • Collaborate with Planning and Buying teams to create seasonal demand plans and SKU-level forecasts., • Analyze historical sales, inventory positions, and sell-through to inform Open-to-Buy (OTB) strategies., • Monitor category performance and identify risks and reorder needs across the collectibles portfolio. 🎨 Merchandising & Assortment Execution • Support category line plan development to ensure product alignment with brand, market, and licensing strategies., • Help manage the merchandising calendar for all collectibles and bobbleheads., • Track prototypes, sample reviews, and line sheet updates., • Track product launches and execution. 🛠 Product Development & Licensing • Partner with Product Development to manage sculpt approvals, specs, and timelines., • Oversee licensing submissions and approvals across all collectible SKUs., • Coordinate cross-functional timelines from concept through production readiness. 🌏 Vendor & Factory Communication • Serve as a liaison between FOCO and global vendors on production schedules, sample requests, and product updates., • Participate in international factory visits to support development and quality checks. 🚚 Inventory & Logistics Coordination • Work with Planning and Logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery and balanced inventory levels., • Monitor inventory flow to support replenishment and resolve fulfillment delays. 🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration • Align with Sales, Marketing, and eCommerce teams to support launch timelines and promotional planning., • Provide reporting on category performance, production tracking, and merchandising KPIs. 💡 What You’ll Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field, • 0–3 years of experience in merchandise planning, product development, or operations (CPG, collectibles, or licensed products preferred), • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and planning/reporting tools, • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills, • Knowledge of product lifecycle, factory coordination, and licensing workflows, • Flexibility to travel internationally (20–30%) 🌟 Why FOCO? • Join a creative, passionate team dedicated to fan-first products and innovation, • Gain cross-functional exposure across merchandising, planning, licensing, and global sourcing, • Work with leading global partners and iconic brands, • Competitive salary, growth potential, and immersive hands-on experience in licensed CPG Tryouts are open at FOCO! If you're ready to help shape the future of sports collectibles and grow your career in merchandising, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Apply now and bring your passion for product and planning to FOCO!

Summary: Store Management positions (Assistant Store Managers and Supervisors) will support the Store Manager in all aspects of daily execution of customer service, sales, and development of personnel while staying true to the JD Finish Line brand while performing the following duties: Sample Responsibilities: • Assists Store Management in all aspects of daily shift management, including customer relations, inventory control, stock room, till/point of sale, procedural tasks and paperwork, visual merchandising, opening and closing the store., • Trains and coaches store associates to promote and execute team, store, and company performance., • Partners with management in planning, implementing, and executing change in regards to company initiatives in order to improve organizational performance., • Supervises shipments deliveries, transfers of merchandise, and POS in order to produce accurate inventory results., • Seeks to understand the customer’s needs and wants to benefit the overall customer experience., • Provides constructive feedback and facilitates conflict to ensure the growth and collaboration of team members., • Maintains both individual and shift sales., • Provides daily shift floor coverage., • Demonstrates sound understanding and judgment of store priorities., • Demonstrates a high business acumen including, but not limited to, an in depth knowledge of the store’s key performance indicators, inventory movement, and sales performance., • Embraces accountability and sets attainable goals for store sales, metrics, and personnel development., • Accountable for key decision making to influence change, sales, customer service., • Provides security & loss prevention in store for accurate inventory and merchandise flow to minimize company shrink., • Upholds company policies, procedures, and standards regarding personal and store sales/performance metrics., • Assists management with recruiting and interviewing potential employees., • Accountable for opening and closing store procedures to include cash reconciliation, banking, reporting, and security., • Adhere and uphold all company policies and procedures., • Additional duties and projects as required. Required Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent; 2+ years’ experience in retail leadership strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Computer and/or Technical Skills Should have basic to intermediate knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Communication Skills Must be an effective communicator with internal and external individuals at all levels. This includes spoken, written, electronic, and presentation skills. Communication should be consistently constructive and professional. Must be a good team player. Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Uses specialized knowledge to go beyond the routine to solve complex problems that frequently affect areas beyond own functional area. Must be able to approach unfamiliar situations, projects, and opportunities with confidence and curiosity. 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 these functions. Must be at least 18 years or older. The minimum requirements include the following but reasonable accommodations may be made as related to an employee’s religion, ethnicity, or disability: • Requires availability during the hours necessary to open and close the store, which includes mornings, days, and nights,, • Requires a minimum of 5 days of availability., • Requires availability on weekends and holidays, • Minimum standard of a 30 hour work week., • Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position., • Must have reliable transportation, • Must speak English clearly in order to converse with customers and effectively supervise staff., • Must be able to read and write English and perform business-related mathematics in order to carry out normal business and understand corporate sales reports. Physical Demands: • Requires standing approximately five to 14 hours per day., • During peak sale periods (e.g. Holiday, Back-to-School), will work for long periods throughout a one to 12 hour day., • Requires stooping and kneeling to place merchandise on customer’s feet as well as reaching and pulling to obtain or stock merchandise on storage racks., • May be required to climb ladder or ascend/descend stairs in order to stock and/or acquire merchandise for sale., • Required to lift items weighing 5 – 25 lbs regularly. In certain circumstances, weights may be higher., • Must have good vision, including color differentiation., • The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy retail setting. 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. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy. EEOC Statement: The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on the individual's race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. Need accessibility assistance to apply? Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at (317) 613-6890 or email us at . A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.)

🏢 Who we are Team Beans/Forever Collectibles, LLC (FOCO) is a global leader in sports and entertainment merchandise, producing an extensive range of products from collectibles and novelty items to promotional memorabilia. With major sports licenses and a diverse product line, FOCO reaches new heights every day. Our continued success comes from innovative designs, forward-thinking manufacturing techniques, and dedicated professionals who bring these ideas to life. We're looking for a skilled Production Sourcing & Factory Manager to join our team and contribute to our rapid growth! 🔍 The Opportunity We’re looking for a highly organized and detail-driven Planning / Merchandise Associate to support the development, planning, and execution of FOCO’s Collectible and Bobblehead product. You’ll help drive demand planning, category assortment, production tracking, and licensing approvals for one of FOCO’s most high-profile categories. This Merchandise Planning Associate role is a cross-functional role that blends merchandising strategy, operational planning, and vendor coordination. It’s perfect for someone with a passion for sports, pop culture, and consumer products looking to gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle. 🎯 What You’ll Do 🗂 Product Planning & Forecasting • Collaborate with Planning and Buying teams to create seasonal demand plans and SKU-level forecasts., • Analyze historical sales, inventory positions, and sell-through to inform Open-to-Buy (OTB) strategies., • Monitor category performance and identify risks and reorder needs across the collectibles portfolio. 🎨 Merchandising & Assortment Execution • Support category line plan development to ensure product alignment with brand, market, and licensing strategies., • Help manage the merchandising calendar for all collectibles and bobbleheads., • Track prototypes, sample reviews, and line sheet updates., • Track product launches and execution. 🛠 Product Development & Licensing • Partner with Product Development to manage sculpt approvals, specs, and timelines., • Oversee licensing submissions and approvals across all collectible SKUs., • Coordinate cross-functional timelines from concept through production readiness. 🌏 Vendor & Factory Communication • Serve as a liaison between FOCO and global vendors on production schedules, sample requests, and product updates., • Participate in international factory visits to support development and quality checks. 🚚 Inventory & Logistics Coordination • Work with Planning and Logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery and balanced inventory levels., • Monitor inventory flow to support replenishment and resolve fulfillment delays. 🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration • Align with Sales, Marketing, and eCommerce teams to support launch timelines and promotional planning., • Provide reporting on category performance, production tracking, and merchandising KPIs. 💡 What You’ll Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field, • 0–3 years of experience in merchandise planning, product development, or operations (CPG, collectibles, or licensed products preferred), • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and planning/reporting tools, • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills, • Knowledge of product lifecycle, factory coordination, and licensing workflows, • Flexibility to travel internationally (20–30%) 🌟 Why FOCO? • Join a creative, passionate team dedicated to fan-first products and innovation, • Gain cross-functional exposure across merchandising, planning, licensing, and global sourcing, • Work with leading global partners and iconic brands, • Competitive salary, growth potential, and immersive hands-on experience in licensed CPG Tryouts are open at FOCO! If you're ready to help shape the future of sports collectibles and grow your career in merchandising, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Apply now and bring your passion for product and planning to FOCO!

About FOCO FOCO is a leading manufacturer of licensed sports and entertainment merchandise, offering a wide range of products including apparel, accessories, toys, collectibles, and novelty items. With major licenses across the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and top colleges, FOCO is constantly innovating to bring fresh designs and manufacturing techniques to fans worldwide. Joining FOCO means becoming part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where creativity, collaboration, and a love for sports and pop culture fuel everything we do. Overview We’re looking for a hands-on, results-driven Operations Analyst to lead our growth across Amazon and emerging marketplace platforms. This role will be instrumental in scaling our digital presence, optimizing performance, and driving revenue. You’ll be the go-to expert for Amazon operations, marketplace strategy, and cross-functional execution. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and know how to turn data into action, we want to hear from you. What You’ll Do • Manage day-to-day operations on Amazon (Vendor and/or Seller Central): listings, content, pricing, promotions, and advertising., • Expand FOCO’s footprint across marketplaces like Walmart Marketplace, Target+, eBay, and others., • Optimize product discoverability and conversion through SEO, merchandising, and campaign management., • Analyze performance data to uncover growth opportunities and improve profitability., • Partner with marketing, CRM, supply chain, and planning teams to align launches, inventory, and promotions., • Monitor competitors and trends to refine strategy and stay ahead., • Ensure all marketplace content reflects FOCO’s brand standards and is optimized for performance., • Support other e-commerce initiatives as needed. What You Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred)., • 2–5 years of hands-on experience managing Amazon Seller/Vendor Central., • Deep understanding of Amazon operations, merchandising, and advertising., • Proven ability to drive sales through data and commercial execution., • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with e-commerce reporting tools., • Detail-oriented with excellent project management skills., • Clear, confident communicator—written and verbal. We will: • Provide the opportunity to grow and develop your career., • Offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas., • Deliver challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization., • Offer comprehensive benefits globally. Tryouts are open at FOCO! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.

Job Description COME JOIN THE PARTY At Party City we create joy for our customers by making it easy to create unforgettable memories. We are Customer Obsessed. Our Assistant Managers lead by example and possess the energy and enthusiasm to match our customers excitement while providing an exceptional shopping experience. Party City is a collaborative environment where we accept the responsibility to be the best that we can be. We are knowledgeable about our products and services because we have the broadest and best selection of party goods in the industry. We ensure we are in-stock and easy to shop. We inspire our customers with exciting concepts, themes, ideas and provide everything they need to bring their party to life. At Party City, our promise is Customer First, People Matter, It Can Be Done and Celebrate! We live our brand every day and love to party! ARE YOU CUSTOMER OBSESSED? At Party City we celebrate each season, holiday and event with our customers. Our Assistant Managers are responsible for cultivating and maintaining a fun working environment and a customer focused culture. If you have a passion for delivering the ultimate customer experience, then we have a store leadership position for you! You will deliver an exceptional customer experience through the selection, training and development of your team. You are responsible for executing best in class sales and service strategies. Assistant Managers reinforce best in class customer service behaviors delivered by their teams through recognition and praise. Assistant Managers provide value to customers by delivering a customer friendly in-store and curbside shopping experience. You will leverage technology to enhance the customer service experience for our internal and external customers. You will cultivate an “It can be done” attitude with your team when it comes to overcoming obstacles and bringing joy to our customers. Assistant Managers are accountable for achieving their stores specific customer service goals. WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE PARTY? If you can answer YES to the questions below then this is the right opportunity for you! Do you possess a minimum of 3 years retail Assistant Manager experience? Can you support leading a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Are you able to help develop leaders from within? Can you assist the store team in achieving its goals? Are you adaptable and able to manage change daily through your team? Do you possess strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with your staff and customers? Are you highly organized and able to multitask to maximize use of limited time? Do you possess conflict resolution skills? Are you calm, cool and collected under pressure? RESULTS MATTER! Assistant Managers are responsible for assisting the General Manager with operational excellence, customer experience, hiring, talent development, employee management and engagement. This role assists the General Manager in all aspects of merchandising and inventory replenishment. In this position you are responsible for helping to manage payroll and store profitability. Assistant Managers assist the General Manager with store planning, scheduling and task prioritization. As a store leader you are tasked with fostering a customer focused culture to exceed our customer’s expectations. Our Assistant Managers recruit, hire, coach, train and develop employees that do what’s right for both internal and external customers. Assistant Managers are responsible for helping create an environment that promotes associate engagement and retention. This role is critical in executing our company purpose, making it easy to create unforgettable memories for our customers and associates! PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Assistant Managers are responsible for making sure the store is always customer ready. The replenishment process will require you to lift, push and pull up to 25lbs daily. Cleaning, store recovery, setting plan-o-grams and endcap maintenance is required. Climbing ladders is required to re-stock and obtain merchandise for our customers. Ringing transactions on a register is required. Utilization of our helium system to fulfill customer orders is required. PARTY PERKS AND REWARDS We value our Managers loyalty and commitment to the organization. Competitive salary Fun working environment Generous associate discount Lifestyle benefits Yearly bonus Company DescriptionParty City South Plainfield. Now we are hiring part time flexible hours shift AM & PM. WE ARE HIRING: Talented, passionate, fun, creative, inspiring, helpful, and awesome human beings—for jobs that don’t feel like work. From helping our customers celebrate occasions big and small, to bringing home the grand prize in our company costume contest, our employees are the experts in making moments unforgettable. You in?Party City South Plainfield.\r\nNow we are hiring part time flexible hours shift AM & PM.\r\n\r\nWE ARE HIRING:\r\nTalented, passionate, fun, creative, inspiring, helpful, and awesome human beings—for jobs that don’t feel like work. From helping our customers celebrate occasions big and small, to bringing home the grand prize in our company costume contest, our employees are the experts in making moments unforgettable.\r\n\r\nYou in?

Job DescriptionDescription: About the Role • Estimated first-year earnings range: $55,000-$75,000, • Uncapped commission and earnings., • Training Pay of $18.00 per hour for 6 weeks., • This position sells pre-need and at-need funeral services and inventory as well as cemetery services, property and merchandise., • The Sales Counselor assists families with funeral selections and attends services., • Leads are generated through a combination of walk-ins, inbound calls and proactive lead generation and prospecting. Why Everstory At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. At the heart of our mission is a deep understanding of the profound and complex nature of grief. Every person’s journey through loss is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support. We also believe that grief is not a problem to be solved or a burden to manage alone, but rather a natural and beautiful part of the human experience. Backed by our national strength and our local partners’ role is to be a steady presence, a source of comfort and guidance, and a partner in celebrating the life and legacy of the person who has passed. Requirements: Education and/or Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent required with some additional education preferred in a related area such as Business, Marketing, and/or Sales., • 1 year of sales experience preferred., • Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle. Offsite appointments will occur in this role including meetings with clients and community events. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel associated with job duties., • Proficiency in MS Office (Microsoft Excel and Outlook) required., • Experience working in a CRM (lead management system preferred)., • Strong attention to detail with problem solving skills., • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills., • Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment., • Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information., • This position requires availability to work some holidays, evenings and weekends as needed. Our Investment in You Everstory Partners is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth. As part of our ongoing commitment, we offer a competitive benefits package for our Full-Time Employees including: • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and STD Insurance, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Career Advancement and Training, • Funeral and Cemetery Benefits, • Employee Referral Bonus The pay range for this role is based on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions regardless of race, gender, age, religion, or any other protected characteristic. They include skill set, experience and training, licensure and certification, and other business and organizational needs. This range estimate has been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

Job Description School Nutrition Kitchen Staff TITLE School Nutrition Kitchen Staff QUALIFICATIONS JOB GOAL To cheerfully prepare and serve tasty, attractive food in an efficient, clean manner and to know and follow all health and safety rules required by federal, state, and the Board of Education policies and administrative procedures. DIRECT SUPERVISION School Nutrition - Manager (school-level) and subsequently the School Nutrition Supervisor (system-level) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.Attend in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to performjob functions; 2.Clean linens, utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose ofmaintaining required sanitary conditions; 3.Evaluate prepared food for flavor, appearance, and temperature for the purpose of providing items thatwill be accepted by students and staff; 4.Inspect food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications oforders and/or complying with mandated health standards; 5.Inventory food, condiments, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required formeeting projected menu requirements; 6.Assist in the accurate completion of a monthly physical inventory, daily production records, and in thepreparation of other records as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the program and auditingpurposes; 7.Maintain equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purposeof employing with current health standards; 8.Report immediately to the manager any problem or accident occurring in the kitchen or the cafeteriaareas; 9.Maintain records and reports (e.g. counting and recording the amount of leftovers, number of openedcans, student lunch balances, collection and reconciliation of money, informing students of their lunchbalances, etc.) for the purpose of keeping an accurate record of food used and student accounts; 10.Merchandise food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficientmanner; 11.Monitor kitchen and cafeteria areas (e.g. proper charging procedures for items taken, employee safety,working procedures, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment; 12.Oversee the preparation, cooking, and serving of food (e.g. regular food items, special diets, students with allergies, etc.) for the purpose of providing students and staff with food of high nutritious quality as well as meeting individual needs. School Nutrition Kitchen Staff 13.Perform functions of other nutritional service positions as requested by manager (e.g. cashiering, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations; 14.Prepare food and beverage items according to standardized recipes and established food preparationprocedures (e.g. regular food items, deli sandwiches, baked goods, etc.) for the purpose of meetingmandated nutritional and projected meal requirements; 15.Receive food items and/or supplies and places them in designated areas utilizing temperaturerequirements and food spoilage guidelines for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required formeeting projected menu requirements; 16.Receive, date and put away new stock on shelves ensuring that FIFO and all safe handling procedures areused; 17.Report needed supplies and equipment malfunctions for the purpose of notifying cafeteria manager ofneeded items and repair and/or replacement; 18.Maintain organization calculating and planning food supply and preparation needs for the following day; 19.Serve the appropriate number of food items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirementsand/or requests of students and school personnel; 20.May be responsible for collecting money during serving time, and reconciling cash with computergenerated reports; 21.Maintain personal appearance and hygiene according to policy; and 22.Perform related duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Manager on the daily work schedule. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment such as stoves, ovens, kettles, tilt skillets, steamers, slicers, food processors, knives, dish washers, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This job may require lifting of objects that exceed fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows: 1.Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling 2.Climbing and/or balancing 3.Stooping, kneeling, crouching and/orcrawling 4.Reaching, handling and/or feeling 5.Talking and/or hearing 6.Seeing SAFETY/HEALTH STANDARDS The following safety/health standards apply concerning dress and grooming of school nutrition employees: 1.Clean, neat, stain-free, wrinkle-free clothes are required. Slacks need to be khaki, gray, black or navy. Bluedenim jeans may be worn on Fridays only or on other special occasions when all school employees arewearing blue jeans. All slacks and jeans must be loose fitting. Capri pants are acceptable if below the knee.Stretch pants are not appropriate and cannot be worn, nor can stirrups, jogging pants, sweat pants, slick pants,or shorts. 2.Scarves, ties, etc., present real safety concerns and hazards; these items may not be worn. 3.Slip-resistant shoes are preferred. Shoes with a closed toe must be worn. 4.Aprons approved by the manager may be worn. School Nutrition Kitchen Staff 3 5.Employees may participate in special dress days as designated by School Nutrition Supervisor, as long as safety is not jeopardized. 6.Body piercing is not allowed, except for studs or small (1/2 inch or less) hoop earrings. Tattoos must becovered when possible. 7.Employees may not have false/fake nails or wear their fingernails beyond the tip of the finger. No fingernailpolish (including clear polish) is allowed. 8.Employees cannot wear jewelry (necklace, bracelet, watch, etc.) except for a plain wedding band. Whenhands with rings are in contact with ready-to-eat food, gloves must be worn. 9.Hair must be clean, neat and well-maintained. Proper hair restraints must be used. Hairspray is an acceptable restraint. USE PLENTY. Long hair must be up and pulled away from the face. EMPLOYEE HEALTH CODE: A physical must be completed by a licensed physician for all new employees (not substitutes) within ten (10) days of the first pay check; the provided physical form must be used. All school nutrition employees are encouraged to take the Hepatitis B vaccine which is provided by the school system at no charge to the employee. Food Service Establishment Rules 1200-23-1-.02 (7) (a) and (b) states No employee, while infected with a disease in a communicable form that can be transmitted by foods or who is a carrier of organisms that cause such a disease or while afflicted with a boil, an infected wound, or an acute respiratory infection, shall work in a food service establishment in any capacity in which there is a likelihood of such person's contaminating food or food-contact surfaces with pathogenic organisms or transmitting disease to other persons. Employees must report to their manager when they are experiencing certain symptoms of illness or disease. When deemed necessary, and in accordance with the above rules, the School Nutrition Manager (after first notifying the Director - School Nutrition) can require an employee to submit a doctor's statement affirming that said employee is free of communicable disease or illness. The employee will not be allowed to return to work until the appropriate doctor's statement is received. Additionally, a doctor's notice is also required after an employee is absent for three (3) consecutive work days. All doctors' statements must be immediately forwarded to the Supervisor Human Resources and then be placed in the employee's health file. VOCATIONAL PREPARATION The required vocational preparation may come from any of the following: 1.Vocational education 2.Apprentice training 3.On-the-job training 4.Essential experience TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits) 1.Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. 2.Ability to follow directions well. 3.Adaptability to dealing with people. 4.Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria. 5.Ability to maintain personal cleanliness and hygiene. CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to adequately learn or perform a task or job duty. 1.Intelligence: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; tomake independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the jobof school nutrition staff workers 2.Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them. 3.Manual Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers. 4.Color Discrimination: The ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shadesor other values of the same color. 5.Attendance: A regular and dependable level of attendance is an essential function for this position. WORK CONDITIONS May experience some discomfort due to exposure to noise and temperature and as a result of standing for periods of time on inadequate floor material. Expected to work a maximum of eight (8) hours a day (except for part-time positions) for a maximum of 180 full student-school days and additional days (maximum of five) at the discretion of the appropriate School Nutrition Manager and Supervisor of School Nutrition. Deemed to be NON-EXEMPT from the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act in regard to earning (and being appropriately paid) time- and a half for all work over forty (40) hours in the defined work week (Sunday 12:00 a.m. through the following Saturday at 11:59 p.m.). GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Assignments are not restricted to those precisely listed in the job description. EVALUATION Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.