Elementary Food Service Manager

Sioux City Community School District • Sioux City, IA

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About The Position

The Elementary Food Service Manager oversees the food service operation and its employees, including policies and procedures. The role prepares and serves food to students and staff, handles cleanup after meals, records transactions on a computer, and assists with balancing money each day. The manager is responsible for ordering food and supplies from the Central Kitchen, maintaining inventory, supervising employees, maintaining required records, and ensuring food safety, sanitation, and serving procedures are followed. The position requires working under heat, humidity, and stress, standing and walking for extended periods, and lifting and carrying food and supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Computer experience.
• Cash register experience.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people across the organization, including departmental staff, principals, central administration, students, parents, and community members.
• Effective listening skills and a pleasant, positive attitude.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and climb stairs while carrying food and supplies.
• Ability to work in extreme heat and humidity and to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to perform manual tasks, including scrubbing pots and pans and handling dishwasher, disposal, service, and cleanup duties.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the food service operation and employees, including applicable policies and procedures.
• Order food and supplies from the Central Kitchen and maintain inventory.
• Supervise food service employees and manage and resolve issues.
• Oversee meal applications and the confidential free and reduced-price meal list.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date production sheets, temperature charts, and meal reports, including free and reduced-price meals.
• Follow and ensure proper sanitation and safety procedures, including regulations in the HAACP manual.
• Prepare food properly to ensure a high-quality product.
• Maintain proper serving policies and procedures, including offer versus serve.
• Account for money, deposits, and change drawers; oversee cashiers and double-check their records.
• Record transactions on a computer and assist with balancing money each day.
• Serve food and clean up following meal times.
• Maintain personal hygiene and comply with uniform, hair-cover, slip-resistant shoe, jewelry, and fingernail policies; ensure employees follow these requirements.
• Multitask, prioritize, and assist in other areas as needed.
• Complete duties punctually and in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties assigned by the superintendent or designee in support of program or District goals and objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED