Food Service Unit Manager

Exeter SAU 16; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

NH retirement system participation

Other benefits

Job summary

Exeter SAU 16 seeks a Food Services Manager to plan and supervise school food service activities, including USDA programs, menus, and quality control. You will manage purchasing, inventory, and staff performance while upholding safety standards and dietary compliance.

The role emphasizes menu planning, nutrition adequacy, and adherence to federal guidelines, with opportunities to lead healthful food program initiatives and staff development in a school district setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school meal programs and USDA standards.
• Experience with inventory and purchasing processes.
• Ability to manage staff and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise menu planning based on nutritional needs, budgets, and federal standards.
• Forecast and order food and supplies for school and catering functions.
• Ensure compliance with recipes, portion control, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Participate in product testing and evaluation of new recipes and methods.
• Provide staff training and supervision to meet quality and safety goals.

Skills

Food service management

Menu planning

Budgeting

HACCP

Staff training

Customer service

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Education

SERVSAFE certification

Tools

Combi ovens

Mixer

Robot coupler

Dishwasher

Job description

FOOD SERVICES MANAGER

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Food Services, has managerial responsibility for planning and supervising all food service activities in school. 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, the a la carte programs, school and some district catering functions.

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.
• Forecasts and orders food and material required for school, catering functions as necessary, according to established purchasing methods and procedures.
• 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

• Implements cleaning schedule for production areas and monitors daily sanitation inspection.
• Demonstrates established standards, methods and procedures to employees for food safety at ERCSD ( Exeter Region Cooperative School District), 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.
• Develops employee daily work load, defining specific task for each employee.
• In concert with the director, monitors and recommends staffing level for unit.
• Orients and trains school food service personnel by approved standards, methods and procedures.
• Evaluates performance of school food service personnel.
• Recommends additions and reductions to staff hours or numbers.
• Recommends changes in job assignment when necessary.
• Make recommendations about new products, equipment needs and quality of vendors and suppliers.

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.
• Oversees assignment of who will make a deposit to the bank.
• Responsible for financial controls of the schools revenue's coming into the school.
• 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. Trains and reviews staff on procedures as requires by federal and state regulations.
• Prepares and consolidates all production records information as required for accurate reporting.
• Maintains accurate time cards and associated requests for time off, reports of injury, when applicable.
• 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, such as Combi ovens, mixer, robot coupler, dishwasher.
• Coordinates and identifies repair needs and maintenance within the food service area of school kitchen.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

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 .
• Single Person Health insurance, NH Retirement System participation, and other benefits.

Selection Procedure

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

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.