Coordinator of Support Services ~ Operations Manager: Food and Nutrition Services

Queen Anne's County Public Schools•Stevensville, MD

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Support Services Operations Manager, plans, coordinates and oversees the activities at all levels of food preparation and kitchen operations; organize and monitor the ordering, receiving and storage, and delivery of food, equipment, and related supplies for food service kitchens; coordinate and implement menu and recipe preparation functions; assure compliance with nutritional content and applicable federal regulations and nutrition standards. Train, supervise, evaluate, and provide leadership for all assigned food service personnel.

Requirements

Associates degree in food management (or related field) or equivalent experience
A minimum of 2 years of Food Service Management experience, with at least one year in a supervisory role
Serv Safe Certified
Valid Maryland driver's license
Pleasant and professional manner
Ability to work well with peers and children
Must be able to pass a security background check and drug test
Must maintain a minimum of 10 hours of annual continuing education in accordance to the USDA Professional Standards

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K-12 school district child nutrition program is preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and oversee the activities of all levels of operations, cafeterias; develop new methods of improving the District Food Service program; oversee the development and implementation of various State and Federal food programs; develop, review, and maintain departmental procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State and County regulatory agencies.
Organize and monitor the ordering, receiving and storage of food and related supplies to all sites; prepare product recommendations; write specifications for the purchase of items such as food, supplies and equipment; oversee and approve food, supply and equipment requisitions; monitor inventory levels and input related information into assigned software system.
Coordinate and implement menus, menu production records, develop recipe standards, monitor preparation schedules; assure compliance with nutritional content and applicable federal regulations and nutrition standards; coordinate menu cycles for all school meals; coordinate student taste tests.
Review and evaluate the performance of assigned food service staff; coordinate and oversee the recruitment, selection, assignment and training of all school cafeteria personnel; assist with employee discipline and promotion. Assist with interviewing and hiring of kitchen staff as needed.
Travel to school sites and evaluate food for quality; inspect school facilities for proper sanitation and operational efficiency.
Effectively communicates management decisions to achieve understanding and acceptance to food service staff and students, to communicate effectively with administrators, students, parents and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issue or concerns related to the District Food and Nutrition Services program.
Provide leadership and supervision that promotes a common purpose, teamwork, and strengthens employee morale; effectively manage change.
Develop, review, and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a telephone, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software; operate a vehicle to conduct work.
Assist in planning cafeteria/kitchen layouts; coordinate the ordering and placement of appropriate equipment.
Coordinate, arrange, conduct and review production schedule, safety meetings, in-services, and workshops; attend and participate in conferences and committees, as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.