FOOD SERVICE MANAGER (FOR GRADES K-8) @ GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Salary : $74,720.00 - $96,412.00 Annually

Location : Greenwich, CT

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 24-25-00209

Department : BOARD OF EDUCATION

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Eastern

General Statement of Duties

Oversees food service operations for middle and elementary schools, ensuring quality control and efficient operation of food service programs.

This is a full-time position scheduled to work during the 10-month school year.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Associates Degree in Hospitality Management from accredited college, plus four (4) years of experience managing food service operations, including two years in a supervisory role. Experience in educational food service or other large-scale food production is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications :

Food Protection Certification Program within three (3) months of hire.

Qualifications :

Demonstrated knowledge of food service operations including staffing, equipment, supplies and preparation.

Demonstrated knowledge of food storage and delivery methods.

Proven ability to supervise employees.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, administrators, staff, and stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records, estimate food quantities, order supplies, and maintain inventory control.

Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of a personal computer and related software applications, including debit card systems.

Ability to perform physical aspects of position including ability to climb a ladder, lift, stack and re-arrange items weighing up to 50 lbs each, in walk-in freezers, walk-in refrigerators and storerooms.

Demonstrated ability to safely operate food services equipment including but not limited to convection oven, range, steam kettle, steam cooker, mixer, slicer, and serving line equipment.

Valid Driver's License.

Examination : 100% Training & Experience Assessment

The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.

Job Description

Department : Board of Education

Division : Food Service

Bargaining Status : LIUNA

Salary Range : L-E

FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports to : Director of Food Services

Duties and Responsibilities :

Manages food service activities at assigned locations, ensuring compliance with USDA and state regulations, health department standards, and internal food service policies.

Supervises kitchen staff at the elementary and middle schools.

Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs.

Develops nutritious and budget-friendly menus, considering customer preferences, while meeting federal standards.

Monitors food and supply orders for schools and catering events in compliance with established purchasing and inventory procedures.

Oversees food preparation and service processes, ensuring the use of standardized recipes, portion control, food presentation, and quality standards.

Enforces sanitation and housekeeping schedules in compliance with health and safety standards.

Oversees the daily cash counting process to ensure accuracy and to monitor and report any discrepancies.

Oversees the secure transportation of cash to the bank, following all safety protocols.

Documents the number of meals prepared and served daily as required by federal regulations.

Recruits, trains and evaluates food service personnel, recommending staffing changes as needed.

Evaluates the quality of vendors and suppliers work and products and recommends new products and equipment as needed.

Performs related work as assigned.

Supports Town policies and philosophies.

Supplemental Information

All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.

All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position. The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations for all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.

Please visit the Town's Labor Relations webpageto view the collective bargaining agreements and the associated benefit coverage.

Do you possess an Associates Degree in Hospitality Management from accredited college?

If you do not possess an Associates Degree in Hospitality Management from accredited college, please specify your degree obtained :

How many years of experience do you possess managing food service operations?

• Less than 4 years
• 4 to 5 years
• 5 to 6 years
• 6 to 7 years
• More than 7 years

Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.

How much supervisory experience do you possess?

Was any of your relevant experience gained in educational food service or other large-scale food production?

Please list any certifications related to food safety or food protection that you currently posses :

Please describe your supervisory experience (How many employees supervised and their job titles)

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Required Question

Salary : $74,720 - $96,412