Food and Nutrition Service Preparation Manager

Howard County Public School System•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Food and Nutrition Service Area Field Representative or other designated individual, the Food and Nutrition Service Satellite Manager oversees the day-to-day food services operations in an assigned school facility. The position supervises and evaluates Food and Nutrition Service Assistants. The position manages the preparation of meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and follows all guidelines on safety, food production, food specification, and ordering. The position records daily production of food and inventories of all food supplies and equipment and manages the cash register. The position follows approved recipes to ensure compliance with the school system, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization.
One (1) year of experience in food service.
Working knowledge of food preparation methods, kitchen cleaning methods, serving techniques, equipment usage, sanitation regulations for food preparation and storage procedures.
Working knowledge of food and supply ordering.
Working knowledge of safety and accident prevention techniques, especially as it pertains to food preparation, kitchen, and dining facilities.
Working knowledge of scheduling and time management as it pertains to food preparation, kitchen, and dining facilities.
Working knowledge of training techniques for new cafeteria employees and evaluation techniques for cafeteria employees.
Working knowledge of inventory, record keeping, and ordering practices.
Working knowledge of computerized point of sale and/or cash handling equipment.
Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP principles).
Ability to prepare hot and cold foods and beverages.
Ability to follow and extend written recipes.
Ability to complete daily production sheets.
Ability to follow prescribed food preparation methods for school food service operations.
Ability to prepare schedules.
Ability to use and clean all kitchen equipment.
Ability to serve students and adults efficiently, courteously, and rapidly.
Ability to follow Food and Nutrition Service Policy and Procedures
Ability to work efficiently and harmoniously with other employees and work well with students and staff.
Ability to remain calm under trying circumstances and work with frequent interruptions.
Ability to read and understand operating manuals for equipment.
Ability to maintain accurate inventory.
Ability to prepare forms for payroll, inventory, and transportation.
Ability to prepare bank deposit slip.
Ability to order food and supplies.
Ability to train new Food and Nutrition Service employees.
Ability to read nutrition labels and recipes.
Must have dependable transportation throughout the working hours.
Ability to lift bulk weights up to 55 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb.
Ability to stand for long periods of time and endure extreme temperatures.
The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.
Must meet the annual education/training requirements for the United States department of Agriculture (USDA) for School Nutrition Employees.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in food service within a PreK-12 school cafeteria.
Possession of a National Restaurants Association ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee and/or prepare and service high-quality nutritious meals to students and adults at the home school and for transporting to other schools.
Accurately complete all daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Order and receive food and supplies from designated vendors for prep and satellite schools.
Record and deposit cash received into an assigned bank on a daily basis.
Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment at the work facility at the completion of meal service.
Exercise direct and general supervision over assigned personnel.
Perform daily, weekly and monthly paperwork on computer.
Perform all duties as assigned and work as scheduled.
Directs and assists with the preparation and service of hot and cold foods and beverages to be served to students and adults at the prep school and any assigned satellite school(s) per the directions in the Food Service Policies and Procedures Manual.
Follows daily menu using the nutritional guidelines.
Prepares production sheets daily.
Performs supervisory duties to include the accurate accountability of lunches, breakfasts, a la carte sales and cash deposits.
Accurately records lunch count from appropriate rosters and takes cash collected to the designated bank on a daily basis.
Take accurate inventory, record and submit electronically.
Submit food orders electronically from approved vendors.
Read, understand, prepare and follow work schedules.
Prepare and submit accurate payroll records.
Assists with the cleaning and sanitizing of all kitchen equipment and work areas.
Accurately locks all storerooms and equipment at the close of business each day.
Participates in pilot programs.
Participates in any catering functions, as needed.
The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.
The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator.