What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Supervisor -Open and Promotional position at Manhattan Beach Unified School District?
About the Employer
The Governing Board is determined to provide a safe, positive environment where all district employees are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment and intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with the district to provide services, as applicable.
No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The Division of Human Resources provides excellence in human resource leadership in support of the academic mission and our customers, the Manhattan Beach Community. We succeed by earning the satisfaction of our customers, the respect and trust of those who govern us, support us and do business with us; and the pride of our employees.
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Director of Food Services, the Food Service Supervisor plans to organize, and manages the food production and operations at an assigned pre-school, elementary, middle school, or high school kitchen site; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the operation and coordination of the District-wide food service program; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Job Description / Essential Elements :
MANHATTAN BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Director of Food Services, the Food Service Supervisor coordinates the operation of the District's central kitchen, and catering. Assists staff in the performance of their assigned duties.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a full first-level supervisor class. Incumbents assign, schedule, monitor, train, check and correct the work of assigned staff; participate in the selection of personnel; advise subordinates of standards of performance, observe and document performance, and prepare periodic and special evaluations of performance. Incumbents prepare supporting documentation and recommend employee recognition and discipline; process formal and informal grievances; counsel employees on matters related to performance and employment status; develop work procedures of the unit; make oral and written directives; interpret, enforce and apply policies and regulatory requirements controlling the work of the unit. Incumbents must be prepared to participate fully in the full range work of the central kitchen.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The tasks listed in this section are representative of duties assigned to positions in this class. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of the tasks assigned to positions in the class, and it is not expected that all of the tasks listed are necessarily assigned to all positions in the class.
- Plans, organizes, and supervises the food service operation following established procedures.
- Coordinates the activities of the central kitchen, satellite sites and catering staff.
- Assumes responsibility for timely delivery of all necessary food and supplies to all serving locations.
- Orders appropriate quantities of food and supplies and assure proper storage and authorized use of same.
- Checks goods received against requisitions and invoices and contacts warehouse personnel or direct-delivery vendors to correct errors.
- Assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity of foods prepared and portions control.
- Follows approved housekeeping and safety practices to assure that sanitary and safe conditions are maintained in the kitchen, food serving areas and in dining areas.
- Maintains high standards of sanitation and safety involving the receipt, storage, handling, preparation and service of food.
- Prepares, forwards and maintains detailed records and reports required by the Food Service Department including production plans / records and reports pertaining to inventory, personnel, and the number of meals prepared / served.
- Participates in selection of food service personnel.
- Provides on-the-job training to develop maximum efficiency and safety.
- Supervise the food service staff by preparing work schedules, assigning and directing work, enforcing work production standards, evaluating work performance, and recommending disciplinary action when necessary.
- Supervises and participates on an emergency basis in the preparation, cooking and service of food for students and staff.
- Assure that menus meet the meal requirements specified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the state that standardized recipes, approved price schedules and portion controls are followed.
- Tests, develops and standardizes recipes to assure compliance with district, state, and / or federal nutritional requirements.
- Follows prescribed procedures to protect the anonymity of students who qualify for free or reduced price meals.
- Utilizes cost control procedures to avoid unwarranted food service operating costs and to stay within budgeted funds.
- Initiates requests for equipment repairs or replacement.
- Plans, orders and supervises preparation of food items for catering events.
- Works for harmonious relationships with school personnel, parents and students.
- Assumes responsibility for the total operation of Food Services in the absence of the Director.
- Performs other work related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities for carrying out the duties and responsibilities of positions in this classification. Such education and experience would typically be gained as follows : Three (3) or more years of experience in food service management, as well as related formal training and / or Bachelor's Degree.
LICENSE
Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT
The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment and the Associated Tasks listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment and Associated Tasks which may be required of positions in this class. Manhattan Beach Unified School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Personnel Department for further information.
To perform tasks such as to :
Read recipes and complete forms
Detect spoiled food
Hearing
Understand speech over a telephone
Hear sounds which warn of potential danger
Have tolerance to be exposed to noisy conditions
To perform tasks such as to :
Take phone orders and order supplies
Operate food service machines
Work around food service machines
Speech :
Speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone
To perform tasks such as to :
Take phone orders and order supplies
Direct employees
Upper Body Mobility :
Use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects, manipulate fingers, twist and bend hands at wrist and elbow
Extend arms to reach outward and upward
Use hands and arms to lift objects
Turn, raise, and lower head
Twist and bend at torso
To perform tasks such as to :
Make change and complete forms
Store food and inventory supply room
Prepare ingredients
Lower Body Mobility :
Walk on even surfaces
Stoop
Stand for prolonged periods of 4 hours
Step over objects
To perform tasks such as to :
Accomplish duties in a kitchen area
Put food away
Move safely around kitchen
Strength :
To lift, push, pull, and / or carry objects which weigh as much as 30 pounds on a frequent basis
To perform tasks such as to :
Conduct inventory; transport products to serving lines
Smell :
Distinguish strong odors which may warn of equipment malfunction or danger
To perform tasks such as to :
Operate food service equipment
Detect spoiled food
Environmental Requirements :
Constant work interruptions
High noise level
Frequent and extreme changes in temperature / temperature extremes
Exposure to harsh chemicals / toxic conditions
Work performed in confined spaces
Work independently
Work cooperatively with others
To perform tasks such as to :
Respond to questions, receive deliveries and direct food service workers
Work with food service machines
To perform tasks such as to :
Transport food in and out of walk-in-freezer
Sanitize and clean food area and equipment
Transport materials to and from freezer
Perform duties with minimum direction and in absence of director
Coordinate food preparation and direct workers
Mental Requirement :
Read, write, understand, interpret, and apply routine information
Math skills at basic level
Listen
Demonstrate
Give verbal / written instruction
Write / compose at a basic level
To perform tasks such as to :
Prepare reports; read guidelines
Make on-the-spot decisions to substitute food, change worker assignments, and respond to emergency
Convert units of measurement; prepare sales reports effectively plan and assign work to food service worker
Develop recipe; write simple memos
Other Conditions of Continued Employment :
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the general supervision of the Director of Food Services, the Food Service Supervisor plans to organize, and manages the food production and operations at an assigned pre-school, elementary, middle school, or high school kitchen site; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the operation and coordination of the District-wide food service program; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Educational attainment equivalent to a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, supplemented by college-level coursework in food services management, nutrition, or quantity cooking. Minimum of three (3) years experience in preparing and serving large quantities of Food Service Supervisor food in a commercial food operation such as a restaurant, hospital, or school environment, with at least one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
A Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, quantity cooking, or food service management may be substituted for one year of supervisory experience.
LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid California Driver's license and proof of insurance.
Personal vehicle to move to and from other work locations as assigned and as needed.
Current ServSafe Management Certificate.
Applications accepted on EdJOIN only.
An automated confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
The Selection Process is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for an employment opportunity with MBUSD, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the selection process and is part of your total evaluation of acceptability for employment.
For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process will consist of any one or more of the following : Screening for the most qualified candidates includes Training and Experience Evaluation, Reference Checks, Written Test and / or a Performance Test, and an Oral Interview. Additional information pertaining to the exam process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
HOW WILL YOU HEAR FROM US :
All correspondence and notification regarding this recruitment will be to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner.
IMPORTANT DATES :
Written Examination will be held TBD
Oral Interview will be held TBD
Final Interview will be held after Eligibility List is approved
All dates listed above are subject to change. All qualified candidates will be notified of the date change via email.
ESTABLISHMENT OF LIST :
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All Eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period of one year or until there are fewer than three ranks of eligible candidates who are available.
Comments and Other Information
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED :
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of the selection procedures, please notify Denise Zapata via email at dzapata@mbusd.org.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation.
NONDISCRIMINATION
The Governing Board is determined to provide a safe, positive environment where all district employees are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment and intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with the district to provide services, as applicable. No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
