FOOD SERVICE MANAGER (2104)

Jefferson Parish; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish seeks a qualified supervisor for the East Jefferson kitchen within the Jefferson Community Actions Programs. You will oversee daily food service operations, supervise staff, and ensure meals meet CACFP patterns and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include menu adherence, inventory management, ordering, and record-keeping. A ServSafe Manager certification is preferred, with possible additional duties at other CAP locations. Driving may be required.

Qualifications

• Advanced food service experience in a supervisory role.
• ServSafe Manager certification preferred.
• Experience with CACFP child meal patterns and sanitation codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform supervisory dietary work and run daily kitchen operations.
• Oversee meal and snack preparation per approved menus and recipes.
• Prepare and submit food and supply orders; verify deliveries.
• Maintain inventory and records (meal production sheets, meal counts).
• Ensure kitchen, pantry, cafeteria and equipment are clean, safe and sanitary.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food service management

Menu planning

Inventory control

Education

Culinary arts/management diploma or certificate

Associate's degree in culinary arts/management

Tools

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTIONS PROGRAMS AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.Performs administrative and supervisory dietary work in running the day to day operations of a kitchen located in a departmental center where the food service program is conducted. Supervises the preparation of meals and snacks according to the approved menu cycle and standardized recipes that are appropriate for the age group and in compliance with CACFP child meal pattern and Louisiana sanitation code for food safety procedures. This position manages and supervises the Child Nutrition staff in maintaining kitchen, pantry, cafeteria, and equipment in a clean, organized, safe, and sanitary manner. Prepares and submits food and supply orders to the HC, verifies accuracy of deliveries, promptly and properly stores food items and supplies. Conducts monthly inventory checks and checks inventory regularly to ensure availability of foods needed to follow menu cycle. Maintains accurate daily records (i.e., meal production sheets, meal count sheets, etc.) in order to complete and submit paperwork on time and in accordance with CACFP requirements. Performs other duties and assignments related to job as required or assigned. May be required to work at other Jeff CAP locations parish wide. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.

NOTE

Employee must obtain the ServSafe Manager certification within six (6) months of employment. Meets one of the following options:

1. I. Advanced (approx. four years), paid, food service experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.
2. II. Possession of a career/technical program diploma or certificate in culinary arts/management (or closely related); plus, considerable (approx. three years), paid, food service experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.
3. III. Possession of an accredited Associate’s degree in culinary arts/management (or closely related); plus, substantial (approx. two years), paid, food service experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.

Preferred: Food service experience in a supervisory capacity and possession of a ServSafe Manager certification are preferred.

Note: Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (LA R.S.15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.

The examination will consist of a rating of training and experience. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

JOB POSTING NO: 2104-03R

DATE: 07/27/07

AMENDED: 07/14/23

RE-OPENED: 03/06/26