Food Services Manager

Georgia Department of Revenue; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Academy for the Blind, part of the Georgia Department of Education, in Macon, GA, is seeking an experienced Food Services Manager to oversee the school’s food service operations, ensuring meals are prepared and served safely, efficiently, and in accordance with state requirements.

You will supervise staff, plan meals, ensure nutrition standards, maintain records, and coordinate with administration, vendors, and other departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of supervisory experience in a food service operation at the level of a shift supervisor
• or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Food Svc Spec 3 (FFT012) or position equivalent
• Experience with school nutrition programs and USDA NSLP/SBP requirements knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate food service staff.
• Plan and coordinate meal preparation and service according to approved menus.
• Ensure meals meet nutritional, dietary, and portion requirements.
• Maintain compliance with USDA, state, local health department, and school food service requirements.
• Monitor food preparation, storage, temperatures, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and assist with ordering food, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, production records, and other required documentation.
• Ensure proper operation, cleaning, and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Work closely with school administration, staff, students, vendors, and other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.

Skills

Staff supervision

Meal planning

Food safety compliance

Inventory management

Record keeping

Kitchen equipment maintenance

Vendor coordination

Collaboration with administration

Education

Associate degree in Dietetics or related field

Food Services certification (Georgia DOE Training-in-Depth core courses 1–4)

Tools

Mosaic

NutriKids

PrimeroEdge

SchoolCafé

LINQ/TITAN

Job description

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Job Title:

Food Services Manager

Agency:

Department of Education

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004270

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) – Georgia Academy for the Blind located in Macon, Ga is seeking an experienced Food Services Manager. Under general supervision, this position manages the school’s food service operations to ensure meals are prepared and served safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable state and departmental requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate food service staff.
• Plan and coordinate meal preparation and service according to approved menus.
• Ensure meals meet nutritional, dietary, and portion requirements.
• Maintain compliance with USDA, state, local health department, and school food service requirements.
• Monitor food preparation, storage, temperatures, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and assist with ordering food, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, production records, and other required documentation.
• Ensure proper operation, cleaning, and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Work closely with school administration, staff, students, vendors, and other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Institutional Food Service, or closely related area
• Georgia Department of Education Training-in-Depth core courses (1–4) Food Services certification
• Experience using school nutrition management software such as Mosaic, NutriKids, PrimeroEdge, SchoolCafé, LINQ/TITAN, or other comparable K‑12 school nutrition systems
• Prior school nutrition program experience in a K‑12 setting, including menu planning, inventory management, production records, meal accountability, and/or compliance documentation.
• Working knowledge of USDA School Nutrition Program requirements, including National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) regulations, meal pattern compliance, production records, and administrative review readiness

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of supervisory experience in a food service operation at the level of a shift supervisor; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Food Svc Spec 3 (FFT012) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.