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Food Service Manager I

Fairview Ind School District
Ashland, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026

TITLE: Food Service Manager I


REPORTS TO:
School Food Service Director


JOB GOAL:
Manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operations of an assigned school site; assure compliance with District, State and Federal requirements and laws regarding nutrition, sanitation, safety and record-keeping; select, assign, schedule, supervise, direct and evaluate assigned food service personnel.


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
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  • Maintain high standards of control for quality food production and service.
  • Manage, coordinate and oversee the day-to-day food service operations at an assigned school site; analyze effectiveness, assure compliance with District, State and federal laws, regulations and safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Maintain quality standards for the presentation and service of food in a pleasant environment.
  • Checking menus, ensuring compliance with regulations and requirements; estimate and order amount of food and supplies needed; monitor and control expenditures; maintain assigned budget.
  • Help select food service employees; direct, assign, schedule and evaluate food service personnel.
  • 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 necessary.
  • 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.
  • Operate point of service system to ensure accurate meal counting and claiming of meals.
  • 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 related duties as assigned by Food Service Director and Superintendent.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Four years’ food service experience.


LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045. Pursuant to 7 CFR parts 210 and 235, employee must complete mandatory annual training requirements.


EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated annually by the School Food Services Director


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Salary commensurate with the Fairview Independent Schools Classified Salary Schedule.
  • Work schedule to be established by School Food Services Director


The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.

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