Food Services Manager

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Job Title: Food Services Manager Agency: Department of Education Job Requisition ID: JR0000004270 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE Job Description: The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) – Georgia Academy for the Blind located in Macon, Ga is seeking an experienced Food Services Manager.

Under general supervision, this position manages the school’s food service operations to ensure meals are prepared and served safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable state and departmental requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate food service staff.
• Plan and coordinate meal preparation and service according to approved menus.
• Ensure meals meet nutritional, dietary, and portion requirements.
• Maintain compliance with USDA, state, local health department, and school food service requirements.
• Monitor food preparation, storage, temperatures, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and assist with ordering food, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, production records, and other required documentation.
• Ensure proper operation, cleaning, and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Work closely with school administration, staff, students, vendors, and other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Institutional Food Service, or closely related area
• Georgia Department of Education Training-in-Depth core courses (1–4) Food Services certification
• Experience using school nutrition management software such as Mosaic, Nutri. Kids, Primero. Edge, School. Café, LINQ/TITAN, or other comparable K‑12 school nutrition systems
• Prior school nutrition program experience in a K‑12 setting, including menu planning, inventory management, production records, meal accountability, and/or compliance documentation.
• Working knowledge of USDA School Nutrition Program requirements, including National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) regulations, meal pattern compliance, production records, and administrative review readiness Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of supervisory experience in a food service operation at the level of a shift supervisor; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Food Svc Spec 3 (FFT012) or position equivalent. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.