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 :

ABILITY TO :

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.

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.