Food Services Assistant Manager

SAU 16; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SAU 16 is seeking an experienced Food Services Assistant Manager to support the Director of Food Services in implementing menus, ensuring nutritional adequacy, and meeting federal standards for the District's school meals program. This role emphasizes cost-conscious menu planning and adherence to HACCP guidelines.

The position requires collaboration with kitchen staff, adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines, and participation in ongoing professional development to improve product quality

Qualifications

• Experience in school food service is recommended.
• CERT SERVSAFE current or must have within 60 days of hire.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing school menu plans based on nutritional adequacy, budget, and federal standards.
• Provide information for menu analysis upon request.
• Monitor compliance with food prep and service procedures, recipes, portion control, and HACCP.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Teamwork

Arithmetic

Education

SERVSAFE certification

Job description

Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Director of Food Services, Work involves implementing specifications and standards to maintain quality control and efficient operation of the school's food service program, including the national School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program

FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT MANAGER

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Food Services, Work involves implementing specifications and standards to maintain quality control and efficient operation of the school's food service program, including the national School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director, assists in the developing menu plans for the school based on nutritional adequacy, budgetary constraints, and federal standards and customer acceptance.
• Provides information necessary for analysis of menu choices to Director upon request.
• Monitors compliance with approved food preparation and service procedures, including use of standardized recipes, portion control, presentation and quality of food and HACCP.
• Participates in taste testing and evaluation of new products, recipes and methods of preparation.
• Attends professional development events when possible to gain additional training, opportunities and identify new products.

Food Safety and Sanitation

• Demonstrates established standards, methods and procedures to employees for food safety at Stratham Memorial School, in accordance with USDA, HACCP and State & local health regulations and Food Services Department standards and procedures.
• Monitors and retrains employees on the implementation of procedures to maintain health, sanitation, HACCP and safety standards.
• Maintains clean, well organized storage areas, including freezers, refrigerators and dry storage areas.
• Certificate SERVSAFE current or must have within 60 days of hire.

Recordkeeping

• Implements and monitors compliance with approved receiving, storage, distribution and inventory procedures of all food and supplies.
• Maintains records on USDA Foods including pack dates, distribution to other schools within the district, and all recalls and holds initiated by USDA
• Responsible for accurate preparation and timely completion of all required reports and records.
• Responsible for maintaining records through computerized programming; maintains.

POS And Another Method Required.

• Coordinates and controls compliance with proper procedures for recording and reporting of meal counts.
• Prepares and consolidates all production records information as required for accurate reporting.
• Maintains book of labels and product formulation sheets to provide adequate information for allergens for any student or parent seeking ingredient or nutrient count seek information from director.

Equipment Knowledge

• Complete knowledge of how to use all equipment within the school operation

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Methods of preparing and serving a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry or frozen.
• Use and care of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Cleaning and sanitation methods used in a food service environment.
• Food storage methods.
• Basic arithmetic (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Customer Service experience.
• Prepare, assemble and serve a variety of foods.
• Work rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties.
• Work cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, and students.
• Work in large groups and crowds.
• Apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
• Read, write, and communicate in basic English.
• Count money and make change accurately.
• Demonstrate customer service skills on an ongoing basis.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend, reach and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures.
• Ability to work in refrigerated areas.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to learn the proper use of kitchen equipment and a safe and effective manner.
• Works in standard school cafeteria and kitchen environments.

Experience

Prior experience in schools or institution feeding is strongly recommended.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay rate based on experience and budget approval. Range .

Posted vacancies in SAU 16 have been approved by the School Board. It is the policy of SAU 16 not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, age, or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices.

Selection Procedure

All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process

FLSA Status: Non Exempt