Food Service Manager IV

Los Angeles Unified School District

8d • $30 - $37

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.
• 2 year(s) of experience in commercial or institutional quantity food preparation, including the serving of a major meal component of at least 400 meals per day. One year of the required experience must have been in a position supervising food service personnel. Experience in food service ordering procedures and food service record keeping is preferable.
• 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

• An ideal candidate will have experience: planning balanced menus, following safety procedures, and assisting staff; communicating effectively in writing, operating office computer systems, and 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; has the ability to understand the importance of attendance and the impact it has on the LAUSD community; and developing and maintaining work relationships to contribute to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and participating in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food for students and faculty.
• Maintaining food quality standards, including appearance and taste.
• Planning menus and follows standardized recipes and approved price and portion schedules.
• Supervising food service personnel by setting up work schedules, assigning and directing work, evaluating work performance, counseling, recommending disciplinary action, and participating in on-the-job training of food service personnel and student employees.
• Ordering food and supplies and ensures the availability of required items, proper storage and use.
• Checking goods received against requisitions and invoices and contacts Stores Section personnel and direct-delivery vendors to correct errors.
• Monitoring production reports to determine future ordering, storage, sales, and student participation for cost effectiveness and efficiency.
• Taking daily and monthly inventories of food and supplies.
• Utilizing cost control procedures to avoid unwarranted cafeteria operations costs.
• 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, forwarding, and maintaining files of records and reports required by the Food Services Branch.
• Obtaining and reviewing financial records, identifying discrepancies, and confering with the school’s Financial Manager regarding taking the corrective actions necessary and reconciling daily reports.
• Initiating requests for equipment repairs or replacement and pest control services and maintains service records.
• Implementing security measures to prevent vandalism and theft.
• Responsible for all cash deposits, follows cash handling procedures, and ensures that daily bank deposits are made by authorized personnel.
• Maintaining daily records of hours worked by employees.
• Preparing various correspondence and/or documentation regarding employee conduct.
• Ensuring that meals meet federal, State and District meal requirements.
• Following prescribed procedures to protect the anonymity of students who receive free or reducedprice meals.
• Responsible for processing applications for free and reduced-price meals; issuing, selling and accounting for meal tickets; and doing general clerical work in the cafeteria.
• Promoting the food service program with innovative marketing techniques by obtaining input from students and adult customers.
• Ensuring that proper customer service is provided by food service staff.
• Providing information concerning food service programs to community groups, parents, students, and District personnel.
• May operate special feeding programs for other locations.
• May provide food service for special events as requested by school administrators and approved by the Food Services Branch.
• May be responsible for entering and retrieving meal eligibility and participation data on an office computer.
• May transport food and supplies between locations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees