Food Service Manager I

Los Angeles Unified School District

1d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency and evidence of successful completion of adult school, college-level, or equivalent courses supervision.
• 1 year of experience in commercial or institutional quantity food preparation, including the serving of a major meal component of at least 50 meals per day.
• Six months of experience supervising, training, and evaluating the work performance of other food service employees may be substituted for the supervision class requirement.
• A valid “ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate”, issued by the National Restaurant Association or equivalent.
• A valid Los Angeles Unified School District Food Handler’s Heath Certificate.
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation may be required for some positions.
• Successful completion of a two week Managers Certification Course (MCC) upon initial assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Planning balanced menus
• Following safety procedures
• Assisting staff
• Communicating effectively in writing
• Operating office computer systems
• Keeping accurate records through the usage of arithmetic computations
• Handling complaints and issues as they arise, in a thoughtful, cordial manner
• Striving to meet the needs and expectations of customers and employees
• Adjusting priorities to changing situations
• Considering conflicting needs and options to reach a sound conclusion
• Ability to understand the importance of attendance and the impact it has on the LAUSD community
• Developing and maintaining work relationships to contribute to a positive work environment

Responsibilities

• Supervising and participating in the preparation, heating or cooking, assembling, and serving of food for students and faculty.
• Maintaining food quality standards, including appearance, flavor, and portion control.
• Planning menus and following standardized recipes to prepare or heat food; manages food cost, waste, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and district meal requirements at the school site.
• Supervising food service personnel by setting up work schedules, assigning and directing work, evaluating work performance, counseling, recommending disciplinary action, and providing on-the-job training of food service personnel and student employees.
• Ordering food and supplies and ensuring the availability of required items, proper storage and use.
• Checking goods received against requisitions and invoices and contacts Stores Section personnel and vendors to correct errors.
• Preparing and reviews production reports to support planning related to ordering, storage, sales, and student participation, with a focus on cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Responsible for entering and retrieving meal participation data using designated District software systems.
• Taking daily and monthly inventories of food and supplies.
• Utilizing cost control procedures to avoid unwarranted cafeteria operations costs.
• Monitoring and supporting food service staff in delivering courteous and efficient service to students and school personnel at their school site.
• Following approved Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) housekeeping and safety practices to ensure that sanitary working conditions are maintained in food service environments.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining records, and reports, including financial documentation as required by the Food Services Division.
• Responsible for all cash deposits, follows cash handling procedures, and ensures that daily bank deposits are made by authorized personnel.
• Initiates and follows up with the Plant Manager on requests for equipment repairs or replacement, pest control services, facility sanitation, and maintains service records.
• Implementing security measures to prevent vandalism and theft.
• Maintaining daily records of hours worked by employees.
• Preparing various correspondence and/or documentation regarding employee conduct.
• Ensuring that meals and service meet federal, State and District meal requirements.
• Following prescribed procedures to protect the anonymity of students who receive free or reducedprice meals.
• Responsible, as needed per program requirements, for processing applications for free and reducedprice meals.
• Providing information concerning food service programs to community groups, parents, students, and District personnel.
• Ensuring food services staff provide professional and appropriate customer services and supports the food service program by facilitating feedback through established school and district processes.
• May operate special feeding programs both on- and off-site.
• May provide food service for special events as requested and approved by the Food Services Division.
• May transport food and supplies between locations.

Benefits

• District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Up to 13 days of paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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