Food Service Manager I

BASIC FUNCTION:

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 nutrition, sanitation, safety and record-keeping; select, assign, schedule, supervise, direct and evaluate assigned food service personnel.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Food Service Manager I incumbents manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operations in an assigned school site.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage, coordinate and oversee the day-to-day food service operations at an assigned school site; analyze effectiveness, assure compliance with District, State and federal laws, regulations and safety and sanitation procedures.
• Prepare menus, assuring compliance with regulations and requirements; estimate and order amount of food and supplies needed; monitor and control expenditures; maintain assigned budget.
• Select food service employees; direct, assign, schedule and evaluate food service personnel; conduct training sessions for new employees.
• Inspect lunchroom and kitchen area daily to assure compliance with health, safety and sanitation requirements and regulations.
• Plan work schedules and coordinate daily work for efficient use of labor; receive calls from employees and call substitutes as necessary.
• Train and assist employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and in maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Maintain, prepare and review a variety of menu production records, inventories, logs and reports; accumulate data and input information into a computer as appropriate and file documents as necessary.
• Supervise and participate in food preparation and distribution to District students and staff; plan for catered events such as meetings, activities and parties; plan and coordinate food service operations with school activities to improve school and community relations and increase student participation.
• Communicate with students, staff, faculty, and outside organizations to exchange information, receive suggestions, and resolve issues related to food service.
• Participate in, schedule and attend in-service meetings and workshops.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

     KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Meal production planning and scheduling in large quantities.
• Applicable District, federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to food service.
• Quantity food preparation and food merchandising.
• Nutrition, sanitation and operation regulations and requirements.
• 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 and control.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Inventory methods and practices.
• Nutrition, dietary requirements and alternative food sources.     

     ABILITY TO:

• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operation at an assigned school site.
• Adhere to large quantity food production and preparation standards.
• Assure compliance with District, State and federal requirements.
• Plan well-balanced, nutritional and appetizing menus within a fixed budget.
• 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.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Operate a computer terminal as required.
• Plan and organize work.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Lead and coordinate the work of others.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.  

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves walking or standing for extended periods.    

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and two years experience in food service operations.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel.