Food Service Manager

Allen Parish School Board; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Parish School Board seeks a qualified Food Service Manager to oversee the Child Nutrition program. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, minimum 3 years food service experience, and completion of Louisiana School Food Service Manager Certification or state program with 2 years hire. Interv. date: November 16, 2026 at the Board Office.

Salary is APSB schedule: $18,837 per year (178 days) or $15.12/hr, 9-month work year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years food service experience.
• Completion of Louisiana School Food Service Manager Certification Program or complete the State Certification Program with (2) years of hire.
• Excellent physical and mental health required.

Responsibilities

• Implement the philosophy, policies and regulations of the Child Nutrition program.
• Select, requisition, and maintain inventory of USDA commodities and purchased foods and supplies.
• Supervise receiving and storage of all food and supplies.
• Direct the adjustment of standardized recipes to determine amounts of food to be prepared.
• Direct and train staff of employees.
• Prepare work schedules, written instructions, and procedures for food preparation, cleaning and operation of equipment.
• Supervise food preparation and service; maintain adequate records; prepare and submit accurate reports at scheduled times.
• Implement meal collection procedures; prepare daily records of meals and income; prepare daily deposits and submit to designated authority.
• Maintain equipment, facilities and operation to high standards of health, sanitation and safety.
• Cooperate with school officials and parents in working with nutrition programs in schools.
• Attend all workshops and monthly meetings.
• Prepare end of month paperwork and turn into the child nutrition office on dates due and meet deadlines.

Skills

Food service experience

Certification program

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

1. High school diploma or GED Certificate. Copy must be attached to application.
2. Minimum of 3 years food service experience.
3. Completion of Louisiana School Food Service Manager Certification Program or complete the State Certification Program with (2) years of hire.
4. Excellent physical and mental health. (Pre-employment physical is required.)

Salary: APSB Salary Schedule - $18,837/yr. (178 days)($15.12/hr.)

Status of Employment: 9 months

Interviews will be conducted on November 16, 2026 at the Allen Parish School Board Office.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the philosophy, policies and regulations of the Child Nutrition program.
• Select, requisition, and maintain inventory of USDA commodities and purchased foods and supplies.
• Supervise receiving and storage of all food and supplies.
• Direct the adjustment of standardized recipes to determine amounts of food to be prepared.
• Direct and train staff of employees.
• Prepare work schedules, written instructions, and procedures for food preparation, cleaning and operation of equipment.
• Supervise food preparation and service; maintain adequate records; prepare and submit accurate reports at scheduled times.
• Implement meal collection procedures; prepare daily records of meals and income; prepare daily deposits and submit to designated authority.
• Maintain equipment, facilities and operation to high standards of health, sanitation and safety.
• Cooperate with school officials and parents in working with nutrition programs in schools.
• Attend all workshops and monthly meetings.
• Prepare end of month paperwork and turn into the child nutrition office on dates due and meet deadlines.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain confidentiality in all matters related the Allen Parish School Board.
• Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
• Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
• Gain approval from the supervisor for any time off of work. Out-of-state trip must be placed on the School Board agenda and approved by the Board.
• Check emails daily and reply to emails in a timely fashion.
• Display proper respect for authority, receive and implement constructive criticism, avoid use of sarcasm and inappropriate behavior and language when dealing with others and serve as exceptional model for all.
• Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.
• Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, and take care of materials and equipment
• . Demonstrates trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
• Plan and deliver district and school-level professional development.
• Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
• Keep the principal and/or direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in the area(s) of responsibility.
• Keep abreast professionally by attending local, regional, state, or national meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by the principal.
• Collaborate with district leadership, administrators and teachers to analyze data, establish goals and develop plans with action steps and a means to monitor effectiveness.
• Analyze data to make data-driven decisions
• Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and training by required dates and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback.
• Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.
• Exert every effort to constructively involve stakeholders in all professional settings.
• Communicate appropriately face-to-face, through phone calls and electronic communication and work effectively with all populations.
• Receive and respond to phone calls and text messages prior to the start of the work day, after the conclusion of the work day and on non-working days, when necessary.
• Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students as needed or directed.
• Attend faculty, staff and department meetings as needed or directed.
• Attend training sessions as needed or directed.
• Attend job fairs and related recruitment and retention events as needed or directed.
• Attend district meetings as needed or directed.
• Attend back-to-school, orientation, stakeholder involvement, open-house, extracurricular events, co-curricular events as needed or directed.
• Attend graduations, banquets, concerts and awards as needed or directed.
• Attend school board and/or committee meetings as needed or directed.
• Support crisis management plans during situations that warrant as needed or directed.
• Exhibit desirable qualities such as commitment to job responsibilities, enthusiasm, cooperation, sense of humor, creativity, tact, positive attitude/work ethic, dependability, punctuality, self-discipline/ control, poise, voice control, effective nonverbal communication, a professional appearance, initiative, and a genuine concern and interest for others.
• Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
• Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.
• Direct, coordinate, and/or supervise all students for whom you are responsible.
• Participate in parent conferences, as needed.
• Act as technical advisor and resource person to assist others in area(s) of responsibility.
• Job description and duties subject to modification as needed. Perform such other tasks and assumes responsibilities as the Superintendent may assign.
• Support the policies and procedures of the Allen Parish School Board.

Adhere to Allen Parish Employee Conduct and Sexual Harassment Policies.

PHYSICAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER CONDITIONS:

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

• Strength
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh 10 – 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
• Transportation
• Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations and meeting sites.
• Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.
• Mental Requirements
• Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records