Position: Food Services Manager

Reports To: Associate Director, Nutrition Services

Salary Schedule / Grade: Refer to DPS Operations Contract

F.L.S.A Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Direct the activities of food service preparers to provide meals to students according to operational procedures.  Ensure that Food Services has all the products needed to furnish meals that meet State and Federal regulations for reimbursement.

The Dayton Way

• Support and maintain the District’s core principles in the areas of professionalism, culture, and customer service.  Demonstrate courage, compassion, patience, and a passion for nutrition services in daily activities.
• Meet the challenges of preparing quality meals while complying with company procedures and food safety policies.
• Ensure product quality through adequate storage and product rotation.
• Collaborate and engage effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors to ensure great customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the work activities of assigned food preparation staff.
• Order food and supplies weekly based on the meal schedule and inventory utilizing the back of the house software system.
• Receive orders and supplies.  Turn invoices into the Nutrition Service office by the last work day of the week of receipt.
• Send paperwork into the Nutrition Service office by the last work day of the week including but not limited to invoices, time and attendance records, etc.
• Create production sheets in the back of the house software on a daily basis.  Ensure that employees accurately complete production records, including food temperatures.  Enter production information into back of the house system, within twenty-four hours
• Responsible for accurate meal counts, sales revenue and cash deposits.  End of the Day reports and deposit must be completed within twenty-four hours.
• Verify that meals components served meet State and Federal regulations for reimbursement.
• Responsible for training staff in operational and ServeSafe procedures and cross-training staff in key areas of food preparation.
• Supervise the cleaning of food preparation and other work areas according to department standards.
• Verify meals are cooked and held at correct temperatures at all times.
• Observe and assess the performance of food service workers. Discuss performance issues with Supervisor when warranted.
• Tabulate sales and prepare end-of-month cash journals.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships with, but not limited to, co-workers, students/parents, Central Office Staff, Administrators, Principals and school staff.  All interactions should remain cordial and professional.
• Able to perform assigned duties without close supervision and apply problem solving skills as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE BEHAVIORS & COMPETENCIES

Core Values

• D – Dependability = attendance, response time, completion
• I   – Integrity = honesty, being loyal to the absent, ethical decision-making
• C – Collaboration = seeking out teamwork, building bridges
• C – Compassion = showing concern, seeking to understand, being kind
• E – Excellence = being professional, achieving goals, stretching ourselves

Job-specific

• Coping with Stress = think critically and solve problems in difficult situations; capable of handling interruptions effectively
• Interpersonal Skills = successfully interact and engage with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and others; enjoy working with children
• Self-Motivated = ability to achieve daily tasks and responsibilities without needing constant direction from supervisors.
• Adaptability and Flexibility = willingness to change methods and approaches as appropriate
• Managing Others = ability to motivate, develop, direct, and assess people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Technical Writing = ability to develop written policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or GED

Verifications

• Must pass Federal and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation background check in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code Section 3301-83-06
• Must pass an Ohio Department of Education T8 physical
• Must have or obtain a Sanitation Certification within 6 months of appointment
• CPR certification
• School Nutrition Association certification

Knowledge & Experience

• Three years of experience in food services or other food related job
• Can use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
• Experience using WinSNAP, District Group Wise, and other computerized systems

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS  

• Frequently required to walk, stand, lift, carry, push/pull, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs as well as eye, hand, and foot coordination
• Required to handle/grasp objects and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to lift and/or move items weighing up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to read and write to complete forms and reports

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

• Work regularly involves standing for sustained periods
• Regular exposure to materials and hazards associated with food preparation
• Periodic exposure to irate parents and disruptive students, as well as interruptions or distractions from late arriving children and/or teachers to the lunchroom

The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.