Food Service Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Three to five years of experience in food service
3. Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the job
duties

REPORTS TO: Food Service Supervisor and/or Principal

SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, oversees the functions of food production, service, purchasing, and quality control for assigned
school. Directs food service activities in accordance with district policies, and federal and state guidelines.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, schedules, assigns and supervises the work of cafeteria employees to ensure proper and timely completion of cafeteria activities; supervises the proper use of directed sanitation procedures; plans and supervises kitchen cleaning schedules; instructs new employees and/or substitute employees; monitors the performance of lunchroom operators.
Demonstrates the ability to operate the POS (Point of Sale) System-computerized meal accounting system and completes all financial reports with accuracy and in a timely manner.
Maintains required records such as daily meal plans, daily temperature log, daily and monthly participant counts, invoices, incident reports, etc.

Maintains accurate food production records and breakfast cost sheets and turns these reports in on a weekly basis.
Plans and directs the preparation and serving of food in accordance with meal standards.
Maintains established district policies, procedures, federal laws, and state board regulations to ensure proper compliance.
Provides training to employees on job tasks, food preparation and handling, serving portions,
use and care of equipment, etc.
Inspects cafeteria, food service equipment and utensils for cleanliness and sanitation.
Plans and estimates quantities of food supplies needed; places orders for all food and supply items as required; checks food shipments and verifies invoices.

Maintains food and supply cost within the school district’s established guidelines. Adheres to the established budget for
all expenditures.
Operates a wide variety of cafeteria equipment such as food slicers, mixers, food processors, dishwashers, ovens, deep fryer, steamer, coffee makers, cash register, etc.; operates general office equipment such as a calculator, computer and copier.
Establishes and maintains good relations between cafeteria staff and students, district employees, and the general public.
Maintains daily and monthly inventory of all food and supplies; takes inventory as required and keeps updated inventory records.
Responsible for bank deposits and the handling and safe-guarding of monies received.
Attends meetings, provides classroom presentations and performs related communications.
Coordinates activities for National School Lunch Week and other special occasions.
Interprets to the administration, staff, and public, as appropriate, federal and state standards and guidelines regarding school food service and the food service program.
Reports equipment malfunctions to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Participates in seminars and training sessions.
Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated
by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
Presents a positive image of Ware Shoals School District 51 at all times.
Willingly performs other related duties as required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year determined by the Board

EVALUATION: Annual evaluation in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy or
Superintendent’s approved plan on the Evaluation of Support Staff.

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.