Food Service Manager
About The Position
The Food Service Manager oversees the daily operations of a K-12 school food service program. The role includes ensuring meals are prepared and served on schedule, supporting and directing employees, assisting with food preparation, and maintaining compliance with company policies and school food service requirements, including National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines. The manager also handles food and supply ordering, inventory records, POS and cash-handling processes, food quality, safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization. They coordinate staffing and schedules, help secure substitute coverage, and train and motivate team members. The position is Monday through Friday on a day shift, with no weekends or holidays and summers off.
Requirements
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Knowledge of food preparation, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
- Ability to follow menus, recipes, and NSLP guidelines.
- Dependable, punctual, and professional.
- Ability to obtain required clearances and documentation to work in a school environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food service management or supervisory experience.
- ServSafe® certification.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the daily operation of the school food service program.
- Ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.
- Supervise, support, and provide direction to food service employees.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and school food service requirements.
- Assist with cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
- Follow standardized recipes, portion control, and production standards.
- Ensure menus and meal preparation meet National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines.
- Monitor food quality, presentation, and meal service.
- Place food and supply orders as needed.
- Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate records.
- Assist with marketing promotions and special food service initiatives.
- Ensure proper storage and rotation of food and supplies.
- Assist employees with POS/register operations and cash collection.
- Ensure proper cash-handling and recordkeeping procedures are followed.
- Maintain accurate daily transaction records.
- Ensure food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures are followed.
- Ensure required personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn at all times.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and serving environment.
- Monitor proper food handling, storage, and temperature controls.
- Coordinate daily staffing needs and schedules.
- Assist with securing food service workers and substitute coverage.
- Train, support, and motivate team members.
- Promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
Benefits
- Summers off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
