SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL OAKSHIRE ES

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Provides safe, efficient and professional food and nutrition services for OCPS students through operational efficiencies, program compliance and review of daily food service operations at the assigned school. The manager oversees school food service operations, maintains program and financial records, supervises food service assistants, and ensures meals and practices meet applicable district, state, federal, and USDA standards. This position is considered essential personnel during emergencies and may be held over or called back to a district location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of school food service experience with Orange County Public Schools, or five successful years of food service management experience in another school district or an approved institutional food service company.
Successful completion of Orange County’s School Food Service Manager Internship or successful evaluation as a substitute school food service manager.
ServSafe certification.
New hires must successfully complete the Industrial Physical Capability Screening (IPCS); previous incumbents in the position without a break in service are exempt.
Must successfully work three months in an elementary school to qualify as a dual manager for an elementary and middle school or elementary and high school combination.
Must successfully work six months in an elementary school to qualify to work in a middle or high school.
Extensive knowledge of food preparation for Child Nutrition Programs and the use and care of school meal preparation equipment.
Demonstrated leadership and management ability and skill in personnel supervision.
Effective oral and written communication skills and knowledge of computer systems.
Ability to apply food service, sanitation, and HACCP principles in daily work.
Knowledge of applicable county, state, and federal school food service regulations.
Ability to translate food and nutrition service standards into daily operations.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
Must be available for emergency holdover or call-back to a district location as essential personnel.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of all facets of operations management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate program operations on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations.
Ensure district-developed menus are followed and are nutritionally adequate to meet USDA guidelines.
Procure food and supplies needed for the food service operation.
Prepare and maintain accurate production records, work schedules, and required federal and state reports.
Maintain operational functions and provide leadership when the regular manager is absent.
Report day-to-day cafeteria operating status to the assigned FNS administrator.
Assist with interviewing and selecting school food service assistants.
Train and supervise assistants in food preparation, equipment use and care, sanitation, and safety.
Evaluate assistants’ productivity and efficiency, resolve complaints and grievances, and provide the Principal input on disciplinary issues as needed.
Maintain and ensure accuracy of employee attendance records and free and reduced-price meal applications.
Analyze facility revenue and expenditures and make adjustments to align operations with district standards.
Maintain effective working relationships with FNS staff, district personnel, school officials, parents, and the public.
Follow district policies and procedures, including HRMD guidelines, instructional initiatives, and fixed-asset requirements.
Develop leadership in subordinates and keep current with OCPS technology, relevant research, trends, and best practices.
Maintain timely and accurate information and be accountable for the quality of information maintained by supervised staff.
Attend training, with district support, to maintain the technology skills required for the position.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.