Food Service Manager - Education Service Center Region 8 : Job Details

TITLE: FOOD SERVICE MANAGERQUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. Three years experience in food service operations.Licenses and other requirements: must hold a current food safety certificate i.e. ServSafe, or be able to complete a training course for certification within three months of employment.REPORTS TO: Food Service DirectorJOB GOALS: Manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operations of an assigned school site; assure compliance with District, State and Federal requirements and laws regarding child nutrition, sanitation, safety and record-keeping; select, assign, schedule, supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned food service personnel.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBLITIES:* Manages, coordinates and oversees the day-to-day food service operations at an assigned school site; analyzes effectiveness, assures compliance with the District, State and Federal laws, regulations, safety and sanitation procedures.* Estimates and orders amount of food and supplies needed; monitors and controls expenditures; maintains assigned budget.* Directs, assigns, schedules and evaluates food service personnel: conducts training sessions for new employees.* Inspects lunchroom and kitchen area daily to assure compliance with health, safety and sanitation requirements and regulations.* Plans and coordinates daily work for efficient use of labor; receives calls from employees and notifies FSD as necessary.* Trains and assists employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and high standards of sanitation and safety.* Maintains prepares and reviews a variety of menu production records, inventories, logs and reports; accumulates data and inputs information into a computer as appropriate and files documents as necessary.* Supervises and participates in food preparation and distribution to District students and staff; plans for catered events such as meetings, activities and parties; plans and coordinates food service operations with school activities to improve school and community relations and increase student participation.* Communicates with students, staff, faculty, and outside organizations to exchange information, receives suggestions, and resolves issues related to food service.* Participates in, schedules and attends in-service meetings and workshops related to assignment.* Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.* Adheres to the appropriate code of ethics.* Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Food Service Director or Superintendent.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:KNOWLEDGE OF:* Meal production, planning and scheduling.* Applicable District, Federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to food service and quantity food preparation and food merchandising.* Nutrition, sanitation, operation regulations and requirements and use and care of institutional equipment and utensils.* Procedures used in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying food and supplies.* Health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments including sanitation and maintenance regulations.* Budget preparation, control and record-keeping techniques.* Principles and practices of supervision and training.* Oral and written communication skills.ABILITY TO:* Manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operation at an assigned school site.* Assure compliance with District, State and Federal requirements.* Train others in the preparation and serving of food in large quantities.* Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.* Schedule, supervise and evaluate staff and meet schedules and time lines.* Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.* Operate a computer terminal as required.* Work independently with little direction.WORKING CONDITIONS:* Requires walking, standing, and stooping.* Routinely lifts up to 50 pounds.* Works in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled environment.* May be exposed to cuts and burns.* Subject to extreme temperature variations.I understand that 100% of my salary is paid through Fund 240.