Food Service Manager

NEWPORT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NEWPORT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee daily food service operations at a school site. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing staff, and maintaining quality food service standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and four years of food service experience, with a focus on training and compliance.

Qualifications

• Four years of food service experience required.
• Progress toward G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
• Complete training for certification of beginning school food service personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily food service operations.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Train and evaluate food service staff.

Skills

Meal planning

Food preparation

Communication

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

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Job Summary

Manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operations of an assigned school site; ensure compliance with District, State, and Federal requirements and laws regarding nutrition, sanitation, safety, and record-keeping; select, assign, schedule, supervise, direct, and evaluate food service personnel.

Reports To

Food Service Director

Essential Functions, Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of quality food production and service.
• Manage, coordinate, and oversee daily food service operations; analyze effectiveness and ensure compliance with laws and safety procedures.
• Maintain quality standards for food presentation and service in a pleasant environment.
• Prepare menus, estimate and order food and supplies, monitor expenditures, and maintain budgets.
• Select, train, and evaluate food service staff; conduct training for new employees.
• Inspect kitchen and lunchroom daily for health and safety compliance.
• Plan work schedules and coordinate daily tasks for efficiency; handle staffing calls and substitutes.
• Train employees on food handling, equipment use, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain and review records, inventories, logs, and reports; input data into computers as needed.
• Supervise food preparation and distribution; coordinate with school activities and events.
• Operate point of service systems for meal counting and claiming.
• Communicate with students, staff, and external organizations regarding food services.
• Participate in meetings and workshops.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Meal planning and scheduling
• Applicable laws and regulations
• Food preparation and merchandising
• Nutrition, sanitation, and safety standards
• Use and care of equipment
• Ordering, receiving, storing, and inventorying supplies
• Record-keeping and supervision principles
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Inventory practices

Ability to

• Manage daily food service operations
• Ensure compliance with regulations
• Plan nutritious menus within budgets
• Train staff in food preparation and service
• Interpret rules and policies
• Supervise staff and analyze situations
• Meet schedules and operate computers
• Maintain records and communicate effectively
• Work independently

Physical Qualifications

• Follow oral and written directions
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Communicate effectively
• Inspect facilities
• Perform physical activities like walking, bending, lifting
• Maintain a positive attitude

Qualifications

High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent; four years of food service experience; progress toward G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

Licenses and Other Requirements

Complete training for certification of beginning school food service personnel.

Days Worked and Salary

184 days; paid according to the approved salary schedule of the Newport Board of Education.