Part-Time Food Service Position

Food Services Manager

Job Title:         Food Services Manager

Status:             Part-Time, Seasonal

                         30 Hours per Week from when school in session August through May 

Salary:             Based on Experience

Benefits:          100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD/Life

Retirement:     None

The Biome School 

We are a tuition-free charter public school serving kindergarten to fifth-grade learners.  At The Biome School, children explore a hands-on, student-driven education.  Join a community of families and staff dedicated to turning young learners' potential into achievement.  

Position Summary

The Food Service Manager is responsible for planning student lunch menus. They are also responsible for training employees, coordinating serving schedules, ordering supplies, and maintaining food preparation equipment. They also need to understand children's nutrition. The primary responsibilities for the Food Service Manager is the day-to-day operations of the cafeteria and food stands serving food in school. Meal planning is a major component of the job; it's important for individuals in this capacity to have a working knowledge of food preparation and food safety techniques. A Food Service Manager must be able to operate and oversee the upkeep of all kitchen equipment.  They are responsible for hiring, training, and dismissing food service workers. Employee-related duties include keeping work and training records, managing timesheets, and coordinating schedules and shifts. Also, the Food Service Manager needs to possess strong leadership and administration skills, be a effective communicator, and have a solid knowledge of food production.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate school calendar, service contract, and menus with food service vendor

Ensure the accuracy of meal service data (i.e. quantity and quality of meals received from vendor, temperature of food upon arrival, number of meals served etc.)

Prepare invoices for payment in a timely manner according to established procedures

Ordering/Planning

Assesses the appropriate quantity of food to order, prepare and serve according to projected meal count

DESE CEP Meal Reporting

Report the total number of breakfast and lunch meals served on a monthly basis to the Department of Elementary and Secoondary Education

Communication with families

Send weekly email reminders to families concerning signing up for meals for the week

Collect fees for full-pay & reduced-price breakfast & lunch

Meal Set-Up

Assist with set-up & breakdown of tables and chairs for lunch

Assist with serving lunch

Inventory

Monitor food service supplies (i.e., lunch trays, eating utensils, serving utensils, food service gloves, alternative lunch items, etc.)

Supervision and Compliance

Ensure that all food service-related certifications and vaccinations are current

Ensure compliance with DESE regulations related to food service

Attend all food service trainings as required by DESE

Secure food and supplies according to established guidelines and requirements

Secure substitutes for food service workers and him/herself in the event this is necessary; provides all related information to the school administrator according to established procedures

Supervises food service functions to ensure that food is served in a safe and sanitary environment

Accurately completes and submits all required daily, weekly, and monthly food service reports

Attends regularly scheduled manager meetings

Attends in-service training to improve skills and knowledge of job expertise

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Environment

Office and kitchen/cafeteria environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Contact with a variety of individuals.

Constant interruptions.

Physical Demands

Sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Reach in all directions.

Ability to lift 25 pounds maximum and carry objects weighing 15 pounds.

Bend, twist, kneel, and stoop.

Write legible reports.

Read notes, memos, and printed material.

Speak clearly and communicate effectively

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to get along well with others

Must possess the ability to manage resources (people, equipment, food, finances, etc.) to best meet the nutritional needs of the students and the expectations of the school district

Ability to accurately complete and submit food service reports according to state and division requirements.

Required Qualifications

At least one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified 

High school degree or GED 

English and Spanish bilingual is a PLUS

Experience in food preparation, kitchen maintenance, or a related field. 

Must be reliable: arrive and depart on time and must be committed to the assigned tasks. 

Must be willing to learn the sanitation practices required for handling and serving food. 

Able to follow routine verbal and written instructions. 

Able to safely use kitchen equipment and supplies. 

Able to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties. 

Licenses and Certifications 

Must participate in available training and complete required certifications and continuing education / training hours to meet USDA professional standards. 

Education and/or Experience:

Candidate must possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school.

Experience and proficiency in quantity food service functions are preferred.

To apply, please email the following items to [email protected]: 

Resumé (not to exceed two pages; 12-point font)

Cover letter, which explains the candidate’s interest in the position as well as the skills and experiences that make the applicant a good candidate for the position (not to exceed two pages; 12-point font)

Phone calls will not be accepted.