Districtwide Food Service Manager I- serving Meadowthorpe Elementary School 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
Three years experience in food service operations.
Valid Food Service Permit issued by the Department of Health
Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.

Responsibilities

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.
Prepare menus, assuring compliance with regulations and requirements; estimate and order amount of food and supplies needed; monitor and control expenditures; maintain assigned budget.
Select food service employees; direct, assign, schedule and evaluate food service personnel; conduct training sessions for new employees.
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.
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.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular attendance.