Food Service Manager II - 7 hours

Green Holly Elementary School; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's County Public Schools, Green Holly Elementary School in Lexington Park, MD, seeks a Food Service Manager II to oversee daily meals and staff under the National School Lunch Program.

You’ll supervise cafeteria operations, coordinate menus and orders, maintain inventory, and ensure safety, sanitation, and timely service for students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED).
• Forty-eight (48) semester credit hours OR two (2) years of institutional food service experience (in a managerial role).
• Must possess a valid ServSafe® Certification or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire).
• Preferred: Associate degree or higher in Food Services.

Responsibilities

• Follows established departmental policies and procedures in the operation of a school cafeteria.
• Coordinates with school administrators to meet special requirements for early dismissal days, delayed openings, field trips, and other adjustments to meal schedules.
• Places orders in the correct quantities for food and other kitchen supplies.
• Receives and stores food and supplies in accordance with established policies.
• Determines workload requirements and equitably assigns duties to the cafeteria staff.
• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with the published menu and the USDA Food Buying Guide.
• Proficiently operates a computerized point of sale system.
• Organizes, delegates, trains, and manages employees, and able to perform the tasks of all workers.
• Ensures cafeteria staff maintain high safety and sanitation standards.
• Prepares and maintains required reports, and financial and inventory records for program accountability.
• Maintains excellent customer service throughout the cafeteria.
• Plans for upcoming menus, submit orders as needed taking into consideration existing inventories for bread, milk, snacks, ice cream, chemicals, paper products, etc.
• Coordinates with school staff and administration when changes to the normal schedule are necessary due to inclement weather to ensure all students and staff are provided necessary meals in a timely manner.
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Leadership

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Safety procedures

Menu planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Food Services

Tools

POS system

Job description

St. Mary's County Public Schools Green Holly Elementary School - Lexington Park, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Release Date: November 5, 2026 Application Deadline: November 19, 2026

Requisition: 12389

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Location:Green Holly Elementary School

Salary:The salary for this position will be based on the EASMC-ESP salary schedule Food Service for ten-month seven-hour employees – Range 11. ($28,815-$43,584)

Effective: November 2026

NATURE OF WORK:

This position is within the Department of Food and Nutrition Services for St. Mary's County Public Schools. Food Service Manager II assigned to an elementary school that meets two of the following criteria MMFA, Head Start Meals, Pre-K Meals, Supper Program, or school size exceeding 600 students. Coordinate and participate in the daily production and service of breakfast, lunch, after school snack, and supper meals as part of the National School Lunch Program. The work requires a substantial amount of physical dexterity, can be repetitive, and requires prolonged standing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Ability to read and convert a recipe and accurately determine food requirements
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift approximately 50 pounds, and withstand hot temperatures while performing job
• Possess basic math and computer skills
• Possess thorough knowledge of cafeteria or other food service operations, equipment, and practices
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows established departmental policies and procedures in the operation of a school cafeteria
• Coordinates with school administrators to meet special requirements for early dismissal days, delayed openings of school, field trips, and other adjustments to meal schedules that are needed to meet the feeding requirements of the student population
• Places orders in the correct quantities for food and other kitchen supplies
• Receives and stores food and supplies in accordance with established policies
• Determines workload requirements and equitably assigns duties to the cafeteria staff
• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with the published menu and the USDA Food Buying Guide
• Proficiently operates a computerized point of sale system
• Organizes, delegates, trains, and manages employees, and able to perform the tasks of all workers
• Ensures cafeteria staff maintain high safety and sanitation standards
• Prepares and maintains required reports, and financial and inventory records for program accountability
• Maintains excellent customer service throughout the cafeteria
• Plans for upcoming menus, submit orders as needed taking into consideration existing inventories for bread, milk, snacks, ice cream, chemicals, paper products, etc.
• Coordinates with school staff and administration when changes to the normal schedule are necessary due to inclement weather to ensure all students and staff are provided necessary meals in a timely manner
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High school diploma (or GED)
• Forty-eight (48) semester credit hours OR two (2) years of institutional food service experience (Examples of Institutional Food Service experience: Schools, Universities, Nursing Homes, Child Care Centers, Adult Day Care, Rehab Centers, Hospitals, Jails/Prisons, or Conference Centers.) in a managerial role
• Must possess a valid and current ServSafe® Certification or ability to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire

Preferred:

• Associate degree or higher in Food Services

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this position will be based on the EASMC-ESP salary schedule Food Service for ten-month seven-hour employees – Range 11.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP

Updated 07.2024, 5.2025

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.

Food Service Manager II - 7 hours

St. Mary's County Public Schools Green Holly Elementary School - Lexington Park, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$28,815 to $43,584 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]