Manager Food Service

Manages and oversees food production staff and activities at multiple sites. Responsible for financial health and success of assigned schools including developing, managing and updating the budget. Maintains compliance with federal, state and local regulations in accordance with the National School Lunch Program and other Child Nutrition programs.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for and provides oversight in planning, developing, implementing, and supervising a quality child nutrition program at assigned schools.

  • Manages the performance of the child nutrition program through verification and analysis of customer satisfaction systems, and quality and service of products.

  • Responsible for financial health and success of assigned schools. Collaborates with Operational Director to establish bold, measurable and achievable goals for assigned schools focused on customer service, compliance, meal participation, cents per meal, and labor goals. Investigates, analyzes and resolves complex business issues as they relate to Food Services.

  • Maintains and is responsible for compliance of assigned schools with all pertinent federal, state, and local regulations. Including, but not limited to the following: National School Lunch Program, National School Breakfast Program, After School Care Program, Summer Food Service Program, Child & Adult Care Feeding Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, HACCP Policy, and local health codes.

  • Exhibits a knowledgeable, passionate, and enthusiastic commitment for continued customer service through effective communication with principals, school staff, senior management staff, and community members.

  • Manages, evaluates and develops staff on performance goals and expectations.

Education: Bachelor's Degree, or Additional equivalent and directly related education and experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, as determined by Human Resources and the hiring manager. Equivalent experience is four or more years of directly related experience in addition to the minimum experience requirement of 5 years.
Work Experience: 5-7 years