Jessie Clark Middle School Food Service Manager Ii

Position Type:
Food Service/CLAS - 7211 - FOOD SERVICE MANAGER II
Date Posted:
4/24/2023
Location:
District Offices
Date Available:
School Year 23-24
Closing Date:
05/08/2023Description:
Manage and coordinate the Food Service operations andactivities of a central kitchen; plan and organize Food Service transporting activities; assure compliance with District, State and Federal requirements and laws regarding nutrition, sanitation, safety and record-keeping; supervise and evaluate assigned Food Service personnel.
Job Summary:

• Manage and coordinate the Food Service operations and activities of a central kitchen; analyze effectiveness, assure compliance with District, State and federal laws, regulations and safety and sanitation procedures.
• Plan and organize Food Service transporting activities; set transportation schedules according to established time lines; assure guidelines for maintaining appropriate food temperatures and sanitation requirements are met.
• Prepare menus, assuring compliance with regulations and requirements; estimate and order amount of food and supplies needed; monitor and control expenditures; maintain assigned budget.
• Select Food Service employees; direct, assign, schedule and evaluate Food Service personnel; conduct training sessions for new employees.
• Inspect lunchroom and kitchen area daily to assure compliance with health, safety and sanitation requirements and regulations.
• Plan work schedules and coordinate daily work for efficient use of labor; receive calls from employees and call substitutes as required.
• Train and assist employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and in maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Maintain, prepare and review a variety of menu production records, inventories, logs and reports; accumulate data and input information into a computer as appropriate and file documents as necessary.
• Supervise and participate in food preparation and distribution to District students and staff; plan for catered events such as meetings, activities and parties; plan and coordinate Food Service operations with school activities to improve school and community relations and increase student participation.
• Communicate with students, staff, faculty, and outside organizations to exchange information, receive suggestions, and resolve issues related to Food Service.
• Participate in, schedule and attend in-service meetings and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and three years experience in Food Service.
• Valid Food Service Permit issued by the Department of Health; must complete training course for certification of beginning School Food Service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
  KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Meal production planning and scheduling.
• Applicable District, federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to Food Service.
• Food preparation for transportation to District sites.
• Quantity food preparation and food merchandising.
• Nutrition, sanitation and operation regulations and requirements.
• Use and care of institutional equipment and utensils.
• Procedures used in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying food and supplies.
• Health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments, including sanitation and maintenance regulations.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Inventory methods and practices.

ABILITY TO:

• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day Food Service operation at an assigned school site.
• Assure compliance with District, State and federal requirements.
• Plan and organize Food Service transporting activities.
• Plan well-balanced, nutritional and appetizing menus within a fixed budget.
• Train others in the preparation and serving of food in large quantities.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Schedule, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Operate a computer terminal as required.
• Plan and organize work.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work independently with little direction.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Must be able to lift one-third of their body weight, not to exceed 50 pounds.

Application Procedure:
Apply online
Selection Procedure:
Grade 05