Food Service Manager — High-Volume Operations

State of Tennessee; Somerville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee operates a supervisory food service role in Somerville, TN, overseeing high-volume meal preparation and staff management in a crowded kitchen setting. The position requires education related to dietetics or food service, plus extensive supervisory experience and the ability to manage costs and compliance.

The department of Children’s Services location in Fayette County offers a challenging environment with emphasis on quality service, safety, and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to two years of college coursework in dietetics, food service systems administration, or a related field.
• Five+ years of full-time volume food service work with at least three years of supervisory experience.
• Substitutions allowed for education or experience as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Directs subordinate staff to meet job performance requirements.
• Prepares and maintains required food service records per policy and procedures.
• Ensures food quality and consistency meets guidelines for service.
• Manages staff shifts to satisfy food production needs.
• Analyzes payroll and food cost reports to control labor and costs.
• Monitors direct costs of food services operations regularly.
• Estimates product quantities and staffing needs for production and events.
• Inspects tools/equipment and food deliveries for safety and quality.

Skills

Directs Work

Resourcefulness

Manages Complexity

Builds Effective Teams

Attracts Top Talent

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Management of Material Resources

Management of Personnel Resources

Education

Two years college coursework in dietetics/food service

Tools

Motor Vehicles

Telephone

Office Equipment

Two-Way Radios

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

State of Tennessee operates a supervisory food service role in Somerville, TN, overseeing high-volume meal preparation and staff management in a crowded kitchen setting. The position requires education related to dietetics or food service, plus extensive supervisory experience and the ability to manage costs and compliance.

The department of Children’s Services location in Fayette County offers a challenging environment with emphasis on quality service, safety, and regulatory adherence.