Food Service Manager

Description: Under limited supervision, manages the preparation and serving of student and staff breakfasts and lunches in assigned school; supervises cafeteria workers, cashiers and cafeteria monitors; requisitions foods and supplies; ensures menus are properly prepared and that established standards and regulations are met.

Reports to the school Principal and Director of Student Nutrition. Essential Job Functions: Manages daily school food service operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and procedures, and standards of safety, sanitation, quality and quantity. Supervises duties of assigned cafeteria workers, cafeteria monitors and cashiers; supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; acting on employee problems; and recommending employee discipline.

Evaluates the work of subordinates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed and ensures all subordinates follow district wide dress code. Conducts on-the-job training for current and new employees. Assists in preparing daily menus; assists subordinates in preparing, cooking and serving food and in cashiering as needed.

Coordinates and oversees preparations for catered functions. Procures foods and related supplies and maintains inventory; ensures the proper storage and rotation of food products. Oversees equipment maintenance and makes arrangements for repair as needed. Monitors labor, equipment and food costs for compliance with budget allocations and ensures net revenues exceed net expenses.

Reviews and/or prepares bank deposits and other financial records, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Prepares and submits daily, weekly and monthly reports. Serves as a nutrition education resource in the school for teachers, parents and students. Performs general administrative tasks, including but not limited to answering the telephone, filing, copying documents, attending meetings, etc.

Prepares and/or submits various records and reports including inventory records, production reports, meal counts, menus, personnel records, account records, etc. Refers to policy and procedure manuals, cookbooks, food guides, equipment manuals, etc. Operates a variety of office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, copier, calculator, telephone, etc.

; operates a variety of kitchen equipment including a dishwasher, steamer, kettles, oven, slicer, mixer, fryer, braising pan, grinder, freezer, cooler, small appliances, etc. Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks. Uses various cleansers and kitchen supplies, utensils, thermometers and gauges, and clerical and computer supplies.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the school Principal, other school staff, District administrators and staff, subordinates, students, parents, visitors, vendors, etc. Receives and responds to concerns, complaints and inquiries in areas of responsibility. Attends training, meetings, workshops, etc.

, as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Training and Experience: Requires Associate's degree in related field with two to three years of experience in school nutrition or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a valid driver's license.

Application Procedures: External applicants must complete a District application online. Internal applicants must complete the internal application online and submit a cover letter and resume to the Office of Human Resources. Completed applications will be accepted until position is filled.