JCS Child Nutrition Manager 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District•Nicholasville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, organize and supervise the complex service operations and activities at a central kitchen or large school district involving food service to on-site students and staff; schedule food service transporting activities to District schools; train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff. Food Service Supervisor II incumbents supervise complex operations and activities of a central kitchen and plan food service transportation to District school sites or supervise the activities of a large school district food service operation. Food Service Supervisor I incumbents supervise food services operations at an assigned school site.

Requirements

Knowledge of planning, organization and operation of a large food service program.
Knowledge of methods of calculating and estimating needed food and supplies.
Knowledge of methods of preparing, cooking and serving food in large quantities.
Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices related to cooking, serving and transporting food.
Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
Knowledge of storage and rotation of perishable food.
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and training.
Knowledge of inventory methods and practices.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of record-keeping techniques.
Ability to plan, organize and supervise the complex service operations and activities at a central kitchen or large school district involving food service to on-site students and staff.
Ability to calculate, estimate and requisition food and supplies.
Ability to train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to assure food preparation, service, transport and storage are in accordance with health, sanitation and safety regulations.
Ability to participate in and assure proper maintenance of food service equipment and serving areas are in a clean and sanitary condition.
Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Ability to lift heavy objects.
Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to complete work with many interruptions.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
Five years food service experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and supervise the complex service operations and activities at a central kitchen or large school district involving food service to on-site students and staff; schedule food service transporting activities to District schools as required.
Plan and supervise the preparation of meals according to District menu guides; determine amount to be served; maintain standards of efficiency and sanitation related to large quantity food preparation, heating, serving and storage.
Monitor and control activities involved in food transport to serving kitchens to assure standards of quality and sanitation, health regulations and time lines are met.
Prepare work schedules and assign duties for subordinate personnel; train, supervise, discipline and evaluate assigned staff; screen and recommend hiring of new employees.
Assist in the inspection of the central kitchen or assigned District kitchens to assure proper cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and supplies used in the cafeteria; assure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records including inventory, sales, requisitions, transportation records, daily reports of meals served and production sheets.
Estimate and requisition food quantities, equipment and supplies needed; receive, inspect, verify and accept delivery of food and supplies; oversee and assist with proper storage and efficient use of food and supplies.
Assist in coordinating food service operations with school activities to improve school and community public relations and increase student participation.
Prepare food for transport to serving kitchens as required; assure guidelines for maintaining appropriate food temperatures and sanitation requirements are met.
Assure accuracy of daily cash receipts; count and wrap money; prepare bank deposits and deposit monies into appropriate account.
Confer with the supervisor regarding cafeteria needs, conditions and menu changes.
Operate a variety of equipment and machines used in a kitchen, including slicer, chopper, mixer, oven and others.
Attend in-service meetings and workshops related to food service operations and activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.