Food Services Manager
About the Employer
Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services
Elizabeth Public Schools
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Job Description
Job Title: Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services
Reports to: Director of Food and Nutrition Services. Keeps principals informed about the operation of food services in their school.
Job Goal
Under direction, plans, organizes and supervises a financially accountable, non-profit school food and nutrition program that provides delicious and nutritious meals to children in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness and caring to encourage the development of healthful eating habits and nurture growth and development.
Qualifications
Education
Graduation from an accredited university or college with a major in the field of food and nutrition and food services. Registered Dietitian or R.D. Eligible or Master’s degree in Institutional Administration, Nutrition or related field.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in managing or supervising a food service operation providing meals for more than 500 persons. School experience preferred. Note: One year of experience teaching or training food service may be substituted for one (1) year of supervision experience.
License
Appointees must possess a current registration as a Registered Dietitian (R.D.) or Registered Dietitian (R.D.T.) and hold a Master’s degree as described above.
Appointee Requirements
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. Visitation to school is required to perform the duties of Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Menu Planning
Plans menus as required - breakfast, lunch, snack, special functions - in accordance with school population preferences and school production capacity. Insures that the menus, as planned, meet federal regulations for fat, calories and nutrients as mandated.
Food Procurement and Distribution
Supervises, procurement and distribution of all food, supplies and equipment, required to deliver food and nutrition services to the schools assigned.
Procurement and Bid Conditions
Recommends (prepares) specifications and bid conditions for all items purchased. Follows appropriate bid or quotation requirements for all procurement as required by law or board policy.
Inventory Management
Consolidates and approves all orders for food and supplies for schools assigned.
Warehouse and Trucking Service Coordination
Monitors and controls storage and inventory of all schools assigned and warehouse. Coordinates warehouse and trucking service and relationship with warehouse personnel.
Personnel Administration
Administers personnel policies; monitors productivity. Interviews and screens personnel; recommends appointments and promotion, evaluates staff in assigned schools.
In-Service Training
Develops in-service training for cook managers to use to insure standards of cleanliness, safety and health as well as meal accountability is met in assigned schools.
Meal Accountability
Monitors meal accountability. Reviews SNAP reports for schools assigned. Reports irregularities to Director and recommends improved procedures where necessary.
Compliance and Training
Supervises office personnel in hiring and scheduling substitutes, directs cook managers to control labor costs.
Conducts Cook Manager Training Meetings and On-Site Training
Monitors compliance and conducts cook manager training meetings and on-site training for personnel (when appropriate) to insure food served meets federal and local codes including HACCP. Standardizes recipes, procedures and portions.
Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Recommends repair or replacement of equipment; writes work orders.
Financial Management
Monitors accountability for all money collected for meals and snacks to children and adults.
Reports and Recommendations
Reviews reports and recommends procedures as required.
Special Catering Functions and Board Hospitality
Assists with special catering functions, board hospitality as required.
Financial Balance and Efficiency
Assumes responsibility for the financial balance of income and expenses for schools assigned. Recommends efficiencies and improvement.
Communication and Education
Assists with school management committees and the principal to maintain communication and educationally sound food service procedures for school assigned.
Nutrition Education Program
Develops and implements nutrition education program for employees, students, parents as required by regulation.
Continuing Development of Food Service Program
Recommends changes to food service director toward continuing development of more efficient and economical food service program.
Other Duties
Performs all other assigned duties, assisting Director in projects as required to meet the goals of the food and nutrition program.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of School Nutrition Programs
Knowledge of purpose, procedures and problems encountered in the administration of school nutrition programs and knowledge of methods to administer such programs.
Ability to Enlist Cooperation
Ability to enlist cooperation of employees and administrators and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Planning and Communication
Ability to plan work and communicate ideas efficiently and effectively.
Reporting and Analysis
Ability to prepare clear, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
Work Methods and Supervision
Ability to develop effective work methods, give suitable assignments and instructions to groups and individuals and provide them with advice and assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise.
Record Keeping and Computer Systems
Ability to maintain essential records and files.
Staying Current in Knowledge
Ability to use or learn to use the various types of computer information system as is used by food and nutrition services.
Willingness to Study and Stay Current
Willingness to study and stay current in knowledge of:
Regulations and requirements of child nutrition program.
Nutritional goals of feeding children.
Market trends and customer preferences.
Terms to Employment
12-month year, salary and work year established by the board. Office hours and days as determined for Mitchell Building personnel.