Food Services Manager

Hatboro-Horsham School District; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Services Manager to lead their school kitchen operations. This role is essential for ensuring the highest standards in food quality and safety while managing a team of culinary professionals. You will be responsible for meal preparation, staff training, and maintaining compliance with national food programs. If you are passionate about food service and have a knack for leadership, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on the health and satisfaction of students. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management with a focus on safety and sanitation.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and ensure compliance with food programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and maintain quality control.
• Manage staff schedules and oversee inventory and ordering processes.

Skills

Food Safety Management

Inventory Control

Meal Preparation

Staff Training

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Primero Edge Program

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POSITION TITLE: Food Service Manager

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director

POSITION GOAL: The Food Service Manager is responsible for the leadership and management of the school kitchen and its staff. This includes supervising employees, maintaining equipment in proper working order, monitoring food quality and quantity, preparing and serving meals in compliance with the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. In addition, the manager is responsible for efficient inventory control as well as HACCP records. The manager will establish and maintain a healthy and cooperative relationship with the building principal, faculty, staff, co-workers, students and parents.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Directs and trains staff in food preparation, safety and sanitation procedures.
• Plans daily staff work schedules, food production and delivery cycles.
• Manages and approves payroll on a weekly basis
• Prepares meals for students in accordance with National School Breakfast and Lunch Program requirements.
• Supervises all food preparation to maintain the highest quality of appearance and flavor.
• Maintains quality and quantity control through the use of standardized recipes.
• Maintains student allergy information and prepares allergen free work spaces to prevent cross contamination. Works closely with school nurses on student's dietary needs.
• Ensures all food and supply orders are placed in a timely manner
• Verifies and signs all delivery slips. Inspects food, temperature, etc. to ensure food is received in a safe manner. Reviews delivery slips for accuracy and correct pricing.
• Maintains proper inventory controls and keeps accurate records.
• Oversees cash register checkout and reconciles cash against cash register database.
• Documents all production processes on production records generated through the Primero Edge program. All records are to be entered into the Primero Edge system in a timely manner.
• Records and Maintains all required temperature logs
• Instructs and supervises staff on proper portion control.
• Use proper sanitation and safety procedures in accordance with the Montgomery County Health Department.
• Ensures personnel are operating equipment safely.
• Coordinates catering events and special functions
• Analyzes menu options in order to increase student participation.
• Ensures food is stored properly and dated appropriately.
• Work in any area that is needed (i.e.; salad prep, sandwich prep, hot foods prep, cashier).
• Use good public relation techniques with students, teachers, principal, and parents.
• Assist parents and students with questions over the phone, mail or by email.
• Follows the policies and procedures established by the Food Service Department.
• Completes 10 hours of professional development training annually.
• Must attend monthly manager's meetings
• Must be ServSafe certified
  
  

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The Food Service Manager will be required to follow any other job related instructions and perform other job related duties requested by the Director of Food Services.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS - Food Service Manager

Work Year: Full-time Position, 184 days (Sept. - June)

Physical Demands: Active movement on a regular basis

Must be able to use hands, to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms

Heavy lifting - up to 50 pounds

Frequent carrying - up to 25 pounds

Ability to bend, stoop, and twist

Ability to climb, kneel, and squat

Ability to push, pull, and lift

Sensory Abilities: Visual acuity to read recipes, directions, and safety procedures

Ability to speak clearly

Auditory acuity to be able to hear direction

Ability to taste and smell food to determine quality

Work Environment: Temperature extremes (i.e.; walk-in freezer, hot stove/oven)

Work around moving objects (i.e.; grater, slicer, mixer)

Wet and slippery surfaces

Noise level is usually moderate to loud.

Temperament: Ability to work as a member of a team

Must demonstrate tact and diplomacy in dealing with students, teachers, principal, and parents

Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented

Must be able to calmly handle stressful situations

Cognitive Ability: Ability to read, write and do simple computation.

Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Ability to follow written and verbal directions.

Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and data.

Ability to organize, supervise, train, and evaluate Food Service Workers

Educational Level: Combination of education and experience equivalent to high school diploma or GED.

Experience: Prior food service experience necessary, school experience preferred.

License/Clearance(s): PA Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance, Federal Criminal History Record and PA Sexual Misconduct/ Abuse Disclosure Release.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the HHSD Director of Personnel of any and all reasonable accommodation that will be required.

Hatboro-Horsham School District is an Equal Opportunity Employment, Educational, and Service Organization.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Food & Restaurant

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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