Food Service Manager I

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: FOOD SERVICE MANAGER I (8hrs day/189 days)

RESPONSIBLE TO: FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR

QUALIFICATIONS: AS SET BY BOARD AND STATE CERTIFICATION AUTHORITIES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ;

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and minimum of three years’ experience in National School Lunch/Breakfast service operations.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must complete training course for certification of school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045 and any other trainings as required by food service director.

APPROVED BY RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION :

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. Food Service Manager II incumbents manage and coordinate the food service operations and activities of a central kitchen. Incumbents also plan and organize food service transporting activities to District sites. Food Service Manager III incumbents plan, coordinate, manage and oversee a complex food services program.

PERFORMANCE 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.
• Perform when assigned cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff.
• 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 for 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.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Meal production planning and scheduling.
• Applicable District, federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to food service.
• Quality 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.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Knowledge of NSLP Meal Patterns.

ABILITY TO :

• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operation at an assigned site.
• 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.
• Work independently with little directions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete all mandatory training and attend in-service sessions.
• Performs assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Consistently displays self-control with parents, students, and school personnel.
• Maintains a clean workstation (desk, office, etc…)
• Be clean, neat and appropriately/professionally dressed.
• Be consistently responsible and display an attitude of honesty and credibility.
• Show enthusiasm, interest and concern for the total program and its efficient operation
• Maintains student control
• Operate equipment in a safe manner.
• Demonstrate; positive behavior toward the purposes and goals of the Russell County Public Schools.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Knowledge POS System-Ability to cashier if needed.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be consistently responsible-maintaining regular punctual attendance and timely completion of assigned duties, working assigned contract and extended days and using sick and personal leave appropriately.

• Maintain professional interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy and cooperative effective relationships with others consistently displaying self-control, honesty and credibility with parents, students, visitors, and school personnel.

• Act as a district liaison demonstrating positive behavior, interest and concern toward the programs, goals and efficient operation of the Russell County Public Schools.

• Follow the procurement guidelines and purchase order process.

• Ability to provide positive & motivating work environment for all employees.

• Disseminate information/resources in areas of responsibilities.

• Supervises and provides performance evaluations for assigned personnel.

• Maintain proper care and safe use of district equipment and property.

• Participate in required professional development and trainings as assigned or approved for professional job growth, to remain abreast of program requirements/responsibilities and to improve student educational services.

• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all school records.

• Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology as job responsibilities require.

• Adheres with federal, state and district program guidelines, policies, procedures and laws.

• Administer health services to students as necessary including, but not limited to, the administration of medication; the operation, maintenance, or health care through the use of medical equipment; or the administration of clinical procedures.

• Adheres to the State Professional Code of Ethics.

• Performs other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor or superintendent.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.

The Russell County School District does not discriminate on the basis of political or religious opinions for affiliations, marital status, ethnic original, race, color, sex, age, or disabling condition.

FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES: 1-Satisfactory 2-Needs Improvement 3-Unsatisfactory 0-Not applicable

EVALUATION : Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Evaluation policy and procedures.

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