Food service supervisor Jobs in Lexington, KY

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Job Title Elementary Food Service Manager Department School Supervisor Director / Manager Salary Schedule Lane Placement F Contract Length 9 months (183 days) FLSA Classification Non-exempt Last Review Date July 2016

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

Manages the day-to-day operations of the serving kitchen in the school. Helps in meal service, using ovens and warmers to get pre-prepared food ready for service according to package instructions. Oversees serving of food and preparation of counters and serving areas. Helps set-up food, helps with cleaning and serving areas and lunch tables. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and coordinates the preparation of approved menus and recipes and serving meals according to established polices and / or procedures.
• Directs, assigns, and schedules staff.
• Conducts training sessions for new employees; tracks hours worked.
• Provides evaluation input and address performance issues.
• Plans and coordinates daily work for efficient use of labor.
• Trans and assists employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Ensures equipment, storage, food preparation and service areas are maintained in a sanitary condition and complies with established polices and procedures, including state and federal requirements and / or regulations.
• Observes and enforces practices of proper food safety and sanitation.
• Implements school meal menus as created by the central kitchen.
• Estimates and orders food, condiments, and supplies to meet meal projections and minimize waste.
• Receives and verifies quantity, quality, and specification of food, condiments, and supply orders; ensure proper storage of orders in designated areas utilizing temperature requirements and food spoilage guidelines.
• Ensures the quality and portion control of food served.
• Supervises and coordinates food, condiments, and supply inventories to ensure availability of items required to meet meal projections.
• Supervises and participates in food preparation and serving to students and school personnel.
• Supervises and / or performs lunch clerk task (e.g., student meal account activities, point-of-service and / or cashiering activities, Free / Reduced Meal applications, etc.)
• Supervises food preparation, cooking and serving activities to ensure established polices and procedures and student needs are met (e.g., special diets, students with allergies, etc.)
• Ensures proper leftover use and documentation; monitors batch-cooking to control waste.
• Determines when equipment needs repairs; contracts the appropriate person and / or department and follows through until equipment is again operational.
• Checks freezers, refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, etc. to ensure proper operating temperature is being maintained and sanitation standards are being upheld.
• Maintains special diet plan paperwork; coordinates special diet plans with appropriate school and district personnel.
• Maintains, prepares, and reviews a variety of records, inventories, logs, and reports; ensures documentation is accurate and stored properly.
• Communicates with students, staff, school and district personnel, parents, etc. to exchange information, received suggestions and / or resolve issues related to Food Services.
• Supervises and participates with opening and closing of the Food Services areas prior to the beginning and after the end of the school year; assist with deep cleaning activities as needed.
• Must be willing to work at different Food Service locations throughout the school district as needed.
• Conforms to safety standards as prescribed
• Promotes school Food Service programs
• Participates in required department meetings, trainings and / or functions.
• Maintains appropriate permits, certifications and / or trainings as needed.
• Establish and monitor compliance with practices and procedures in the food service establishment to maintain compliance with department and local health department food safety rules (Utah Code 26-15a-107)

Non-Essential Functions

Required Education and Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Food Safety Manager certification from a .

Six months of job-related experience.

Required Prior Experience

Six months of job-related experience.

Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Assigned Decision Making

Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned. Needs to be able to motivate people to work cooperatively and efficiently as a team. Must be able to handle emergencies as they arise.

Interactions with Others

Interacts positively with students, staff, managers, directors, vendors, and other district personnel. May also interact appropriately with police and other emergency agencies.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise and provide assistance to hourly nutrition service employees.

Budget Responsibility

Financially responsible to maintain and track inventory for food and supplies.

Responsible for daily account of cash transactions and deposits.

Working Environment

Standard commercial kitchen conditions including walk-in freezers and refrigeration rooms. There is daily exposure to heat, cold, and humidity. Steady flow of work required but in voluntary interruptions are common. Constant pressure to complete tasks and meet deadlines causes stress.

Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following :

Note : The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.