School Lunch Services Supervisor - School Food Services Branch

Salary: $5,713.00 - $6,949.00 Monthly
Location : Kapolei, HI 96707
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time 12-month
Job Number: 2023-03066
District / Complex Area: Classified / OSFSS
School / Office: Classified / OSFSS-School Food Svcs Branch
Opening Date: 02/16/2024
Position %: 100%
Position Number: 58608
Description
This posting will be used to fill a School Lunch Services Supervisor position at the specified location.
Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.
School Lunch Services Supervisor, SR-24: $5,713.00 - $6,949.00 per month
Examples of Duties
1. Visits public schools in an assigned district and supervises cafeteria managers for effective and efficient cafeteria operations.
2. Reviews and instructs on School Lunch menus for the maintenance of well-balanced lunches.
3. Reviews and directs improvements in methods of food preparation and serving, storage, purchasing and other operations.
4. Instructs on cleaning methods, hygiene and safe kitchen practices.
5. Checks cafeteria records and reports and explains pertinent policies and procedures.
6. Inspects public and private schools and institutions for the proper use and storage of federal food commodities.
7. Reports on the maintenance of lunch standards by public schools.
8. Recommends the transfer and placement of School Lunch personnel, and encourages cafeteria managers to obtain further training.
9. Reviews cafeteria equipment and supply needs of schools in an assigned district.
10. Recommends and effectuates the transfer of cafeteria equipment between schools.
11. Participates in the in-service training of cafeteria managers.
12. Reviews and acts on reports prepared by cafeteria managers.
13. Prepares summary reports of cafeteria operations in an assigned district, and reports on work activities.
14. Prepares printed guides and other instructional and informational materials relative to the School Lunch program.
15. Participates in the review of plans for remodeling and building school cafeterias; and,
16. Discusses the School Lunch program with school officials, interested groups and individuals.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in food service management or nutrition.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Excess experience as described in the experience requirement below may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Experience Requirement: Four years of one or a combination of the following: 1) food service management experience. Which involved training and directing personnel, managing the purchase of food and supplies, enforcing sanitary regulations, preparing records and reports, and planning menus; or 2) experience as a teacher or consultant in the field of nutrition or food service management.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Possession of a Master's degree in a field specified under the education requirement may be substituted for one year of the experience required.
Quality of Experience: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered.
Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license.
Food Safety Certification Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid food handler's training level certification from the Hawaii Department of Health, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited organizations, or equivalent organization as determined by the Department of Education.
Supplemental Information
Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.
Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

1. A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
   
2. A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
   
3. Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Which statement below best describes your education qualification? Note: You must submit a legible copy of your official college/university transcripts from each institution to receive credit.

• a. I possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4)-year college or university with specialization in food service management or nutrition.
• b. I have four (4) years of excess experience in one or a combination of the following: 1) food service management experience which involved training and directing personnel, managing the purchase of food and supplies, enforcing sanitary regulations, preparing records and reports, and planning menus; or 2) experience as a teacher or consultant in the field of nutrition or food service management.
• c. I possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in food service management or nutrition.
• d. I do not have any of the above mentioned education or experience.

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FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:Describe your experience(s) completely and concisely for EACH employer/position you would like considered for the School Lunch Services Supervisor position. Include SPECIFIC information about your experiences which involved:1) training and directing personnel;
2) managing the purchase and storage of food and supplies;
3) enforcing sanitary regulations;
4) preparing fiscal and other records and reports; AND
5) planning menus.Also, for EACH employer/position, be sure to include the name and job title of your supervisor.Note: Treat each type of experience and employer/position separately. If your description is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description.If you do not have food service management experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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NUTRITION OR FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT TEACHER EXPERIENCE:
Describe your experience(s), if any, as a teacher in the field of NUTRITION or FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT.For EACH relevant employer/position, be sure to include specific information such as name of employer/institution, official job title, dates (from-to (month-year)) of employment, number of classes taught per term and average number of students per class, number of student contact hours per term, title of course, title(s) of main textbook(s)/resource materials used, name and position/section of employer contact person, etc.Note: Treat each employer/position separately. If your description is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description, and course description & syllabus.If you do not have teacher experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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NUTRITION OR FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT EXPERIENC...