Position: Food Service ManagerReporting to: HS Principal Location: 40 LCContract Terms: 220 daysFTE: 1.0Valley Collaborative is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved public school entity. Valley also provides Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) programs for individuals with disabilities over the age of 18. Valley provides a robust pathway for students to continue their careers beyond high school by providing high quality academic, therapeutic, and vocational services to individuals referred by both local school districts and DDS, and MRC. We provide programming so students and individuals with disabilities can reach their educational and/or occupational goals. By sharing its resources with multiple school districts and social service agencies, Valley programs are able to maintain superior quality at reasonable costs to all those it serves while meeting or exceeding state standards.Essential Functions of the Job/Responsibilities:•Maintain industry standards & culinary practices•Provides training to staff for proper quality and quantity of servings•Collaborate with necessary staff to ensure timely publication of monthly lunch menu•Collaboratively work with the Culinary Occupational Therapist and Cook to establish weekly work schedules for culinary students•Collaboratively work with the Maintenance & Facility team to ensure proper use of cleaning agents is maintained at all times•Must obtain and maintain a valid ServSafe Certification; preferred areas of certification include Food Handler, Manager, and Allergen Awareness•Promotes fair and harmonious working environment for staff motivation•Works with Cook to coordinate prep needs of the menu items, when appropriate•Support students in social and communication skills including assisting student use of technology•Must learn to use Outlook email, Google documents, and other applications utilized in the classroom and school community•All other duties as assignedPhysical Demands:•Constant standing or walking.•Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.•Bends, reaches, lifts, carries, twists, pushes, pulls, and handles equipment when performing duties.•Repetitive wrist/arm movements when on vocational site.•Manual and finger dexterity and motor coordination are necessary when on vocational site.•Able to reach and operate equipment and systems safely and effectively.Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior):•Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.•Adaptability to perform routine, repetitive tasks within a specific period of time.•Prioritizes work assignments to be completed within time requirements.•Must demonstrate a positive and caring attitude toward residents and staff.•Must remain flexible and adaptable in order to meet department needs.•A strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization.Valley Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Valley Collaborative is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, limited English speaking ability, or homelessness, as defined by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.