Food Service Manager 1 - 7212

at  Hardin County Schools HCS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Meal production planning and scheduling.
• Applicable District, federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to food service.
• Quantity food preparation and food merchandising.
• Nutrition, sanitation and operation regulations and requirements.
• Use and care of institutional equipment and utensils.
• Procedures used in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying food and supplies.
• Health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments, including sanitation and maintenance regulations.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Inventory methods and practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and three years experience in food service operations.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045

• Manage, coordinate and oversee the day-to-day food service operations at an assigned school site; analyze effectiveness, assure compliance with District, State and federal laws, regulations and safety and sanitation procedures.
• Prepare menus, assuring compliance with regulations and requirements; estimate and order amount of food and supplies needed; monitor and control expenditures; maintain assigned budget.
• Select food service employees; direct, assign, schedule and evaluate food service personnel; conduct training sessions for new employees.
• Inspect lunchroom and kitchen area daily to assure compliance with health, safety and sanitation requirements and regulations.
• Plan work schedules and coordinate daily work for efficient use of labor; receive calls from employees and call substitutes as necessary.
• Train and assist employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and in maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Maintain, prepare and review a variety of menu production records, inventories, logs and reports; accumulate data and input information into a computer as appropriate and file documents as necessary.
• Supervise and participate in food preparation and distribution to District students and staff; plan for catered events such as meeting, activities and parties; plan and coordinate food service operations with school activities to improve school and community relations and increase student participation.
• Communicate with students, staff, faculty, and outside organizations to exchange information, receive suggestions, and resolve issues related to food service.
• Participate in, schedule and attend in-service meetings and workshops.
• Perform related duties as assigned.