Food Service Manager I

Los Angeles Unified School District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District health insurance (medical, Rx

CalPERS retirement

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) seeks a Food Service Manager I to supervise and perform food preparation and service for students and staff at district schools. The role emphasizes compliance with HACCP, cost control, and accurate record-keeping regarding meals and inventories.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a ServSafe Manager certificate and LAUSD Food Handler’s Health certification. Prior supervision experience in a food service setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of adult school or college courses may be required.
• At least 1 year of experience in commercial or institutional quantity food preparation (≥50 meals/day).
• Valid ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate and LAUSD Food Handler’s Health Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in preparation, heating, and serving of food for students and staff.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and compliance with meal requirements.
• Manage food cost, waste, ordering, inventories, and production reports.

Skills

Food service

Supervision

Menu planning

Cost control

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiringvision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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BENEFITS

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 9 month basis - salary and paid time off for 9 month positions will be adjusted accordingly.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Food Service Manager I typical duties include:

• Supervising and participating in the preparation, heating or cooking, assembling, and serving of food for students and faculty.
• Maintaining food quality standards, including appearance, flavor, and portion control.
• Planning menus and following standardized recipes to prepare or heat food; manages food cost, waste, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and district meal requirements at the school site.
• Supervising food service personnel by setting up work schedules, assigning and directing work, evaluating work performance, counseling, recommending disciplinary action, and providing onthe-job training of food service personnel and student employees.
• Ordering food and supplies and ensuring the availability of required items, proper storage and use.
• Checking goods received against requisitions and invoices and contacts Stores Section personnel and vendors to correct errors.
• Preparing and reviews production reports to support planning related to ordering, storage, sales, and student participation, with a focus on cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Responsible for entering and retrieving meal participation data using designated District software systems.
• Taking daily and monthly inventories of food and supplies.
• Utilizing cost control procedures to avoid unwarranted cafeteria operations costs.
• Monitoring and supporting food service staff in delivering courteous and efficient service to students and school personnel at their school site.
• Following approved Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) housekeeping and safety practices to ensure that sanitary working conditions are maintained in food service environments.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining records, and reports, including financial documentation as required by the Food Services Division.
• Responsible for all cash deposits, follows cash handling procedures, and ensures that daily bank deposits are made by authorized personnel. Initiates and follows up with the Plant Manager on requests for equipment repairs or replacement, pest control services, facility sanitation, and maintains service records.
• Implementing security measures to prevent vandalism and theft.
• Maintaining daily records of hours worked by employees.
• Preparing various correspondence and/or documentation regarding employee conduct.
• Ensuring that meals and service meet federal, State and District meal requirements.
• Following prescribed procedures to protect the anonymity of students who receive free or reducedprice meals.
• Responsible, as needed per program requirements, for processing applications for free and reducedprice meals.
• Providing information concerning food service programs to community groups, parents, students, and District personnel.
• Ensuring food services staff provide professional and appropriate customer services and supports the food service program by facilitating feedback through established school and district processes.
• May operate special feeding programs both on- and off-site.
• May provide food service for special events as requested and approved by the Food Services Division.
• May transport food and supplies between locations.

Education:Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency and evidence of successful completion of adult school, college-level, or equivalent courses supervision.

Experience: 1 year of experience in commercial or institutional quantity food preparation, including the serving of a major meal component of at least 50 meals per day. Six months of experience supervising, training, and evaluating the work performance of other food service employees may be substituted for the supervision class requirement.

Special: A valid “ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate”, issued by the National Restaurant Association or equivalent. A valid Los Angeles Unified School District Food Handler’s Heath Certificate. A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation may be required for some positions. Successful completion of a two week Managers Certification Course (MCC) upon initial assignment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

An ideal candidate will have experience: planning balanced menus, following safety procedures, and assisting staff; communicating effectively in writing, operating office computer systems, and keeping accurate records through the usage of arithmetic computations; handling complaints and issues as they arise, in a thoughtful, cordial manner; striving to meet the needs and expectations of customers and employees; adjusting priorities to changing situations; considering conflicting needs and options to reach a sound conclusion; has the ability to understand the importance of attendance and the impact it has on the LAUSD community; and developing and maintaining work relationships to contribute to a positive work environment.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The employment selection process of this position tentatively consists of the following: An application screening for the minimum qualifications, a computer-based multiple-choice test, and an interview. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications screening and pass the multiple-choice test will be invited to participate in the interview.

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call [phone] for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, [phone]. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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