School Lunch Services Supervisor - School Food Services Branch (Maui)

Teach In Hawaii•Kihei, HI

37d

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill a School Lunch Services Supervisor position at the specified location. Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. School Lunch Services Supervisor, SR-24: $6,043.00 - $7,351.00 per month

Requirements

Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in food service management or nutrition.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Excess experience as described in the experience requirement below may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Experience Requirement: Four years of one or a combination of the following: 1) food service management experience. Which involved training and directing personnel, managing the purchase of food and supplies, enforcing sanitary regulations, preparing records and reports, and planning menus; or 2) experience as a teacher or consultant in the field of nutrition or food service management.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Possession of a Master's degree in a field specified under the education requirement may be substituted for one year of the experience required.
Quality of Experience: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered.
Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license.
Food Safety Certification Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid food handler's training level certification from the Hawaii Department of Health, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited organizations, or equivalent organization as determined by the Department of Education.

Responsibilities

Visits public schools in an assigned district and supervises cafeteria managers for effective and efficient cafeteria operations.
Reviews and instructs on school lunch menus for the maintenance of well-balanced lunches.
Reviews and directs improvements in methods of food preparation and serving, storage, purchasing and other operations.
Instructs on cleaning methods, hygiene and safe kitchen practices.
Checks cafeteria records and reports and explains pertinent policies and procedures.
Inspects public and private schools and institutions for the proper use and storage of federal food commodities.
Reports on the maintenance of lunch standards by public schools.
Recommends the transfer and placement of school lunch personnel, and encourages cafeteria managers to obtain further training.
Reviews cafeteria equipment and supply needs of schools in an assigned district.
Recommends and effectuates the transfer of cafeteria equipment between schools.
Participates in the in-service training of cafeteria managers.
Reviews and acts on reports prepared by cafeteria managers.
Prepares summary reports of cafeteria operations in an assigned district, and reports on work activities.
Prepares printed guides and other instructional and informational materials relative to the school lunch program.
Participates in the review of plans for remodeling and building school cafeterias; and,
Discusses the school lunch program with school officials, interested groups and individuals.

Benefits

Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.