Food Service Manager

Maschio's Food Service; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summers off

No weekends or holidays

Job summary

Maschio's Food Service Inc. is seeking an experienced Food Service Manager to oversee the daily operations of our school food service program.

The role involves managing a Monday–Friday day shift with no weekends or holidays and summers off. You will lead the kitchen staff, ensure NSLP compliance, and maintain food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous food service or kitchen management experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification a plus.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and manage daily operations.
• Must be able to obtain required clearances and documentation to work in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily food service operations.
• Ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
• Maintain production standards and ensure compliance with school food service requirements.
• Prepare and cook a variety of foods following established recipes.
• Ensure proper portion control and food quality.
• Follow NSLP guidelines and production requirements.
• Place food and supply orders.
• Receive, organize, and maintain inventory.
• Assist with menu promotions and marketing initiatives.
• Assist food service staff with cash collection and register operations.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and follow established cash-handling procedures.
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Ensure PPE is used appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen at all times.
• Recruit and secure food service workers and substitute staff.
• Provide direction and support to kitchen employees.
• Promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Food service management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Safety & compliance

ServSafe certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and motivated Food Service Manager to oversee the daily operations of our school food service program.

• Monday–Friday
• Day shift
• No weekends or holidays
• Summers off!

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Previous food service or kitchen management experience preferred.
• ServSafe® Certification a plus.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and manage daily operations.
• Must be able to obtain required clearances and documentation to work in a school environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Daily Operations

• Manage and oversee daily food service operations.
• Ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
• Maintain production standards and ensure compliance with school food service requirements.

Cooking & Food Preparation

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods following established recipes.
• Ensure proper portion control and food quality.
• Follow National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines and production requirements.

Ordering & Inventory

• Place food and supply orders.
• Receive, organize, and maintain inventory.
• Assist with menu promotions and marketing initiatives.

POS/Register & Cash Handling

• Assist food service staff with cash collection and register operations.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and follow established cash-handling procedures.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Ensure all food safety and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Ensure required personal protective equipment (PPE) is used appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen at all times.

Staffing & Team Leadership

• Recruit and secure food service workers and substitute staff.
• Provide direction and support to kitchen employees.
• Promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law