Food Service Manager II - 7 hours

St. Mary's County Public Schools•Mechanicsville, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Department of Food and Nutrition Services for St. Mary's County Public Schools. The Food Service Manager II is assigned to an elementary school that meets specific criteria such as MMFA, Head Start Meals, Pre-K Meals, Supper Program, or a school size exceeding 600 students. The role involves coordinating and participating in the daily production and service of breakfast, lunch, after school snack, and supper meals as part of the National School Lunch Program. The work requires significant physical dexterity, can be repetitive, and involves prolonged standing.

Requirements

High school diploma (or GED)
Forty-eight (48) semester credit hours OR two (2) years of institutional food service experience in a managerial role
Possess a valid and current ServSafe® Certification or ability to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire
Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
Ability to report to work daily and on time
Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
Ability to read and convert a recipe and accurately determine food requirements
Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift approximately 50 pounds, and withstand hot temperatures while performing job
Possess basic math and computer skills
Possess thorough knowledge of cafeteria or other food service operations, equipment, and practices
Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in Food Services

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in the daily production and service of breakfast, lunch, after school snack, and supper meals.
Follow established departmental policies and procedures in the operation of a school cafeteria.
Coordinate with school administrators to meet special requirements for early dismissal days, delayed openings of school, field trips, and other adjustments to meal schedules.
Place orders in the correct quantities for food and other kitchen supplies.
Receive and store food and supplies in accordance with established policies.
Determine workload requirements and equitably assign duties to the cafeteria staff.
Prepare and serve meals in accordance with the published menu and the USDA Food Buying Guide.
Operate a computerized point of sale system.
Organize, delegate, train, and manage employees, and perform the tasks of all workers.
Ensure cafeteria staff maintain high safety and sanitation standards.
Prepare and maintain required reports, and financial and inventory records for program accountability.
Maintain excellent customer service throughout the cafeteria.
Plan for upcoming menus, submit orders as needed taking into consideration existing inventories.
Coordinate with school staff and administration when changes to the normal schedule are necessary due to inclement weather.
Perform other related and non-related job duties as assigned.