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Job Description
Food Service Manager
Powell Co School District
Stanton Elementary - Stanton, Kentucky This job is also posted in Powell Co Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5779781
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 1, 2026
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
Food Service Manager I
REPORTS TO:
School Nutrition Director
BASIC FUNCTION
Manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operations of an assigned school site; assure compliance with District, State and federal requirements and laws regarding nutrition, sanitation, safety and record-keeping; select, assign, schedule, supervise, direct and evaluate assigned food service personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Manage, coordinate and oversee the day-to-day food service operations at an assigned school site; analyze effectiveness, assure compliance with District, State and federal laws, regulations and safety and sanitation procedures.
Assuring compliance with regulations and requirements; estimate and order amount of food and supplies needed; monitor and control expenditures; maintain assigned budget.
Direct and schedule food service personnel for daily schedules Inspect lunchroom and kitchen area daily to assure compliance with health, safety and sanitation requirements and regulations.
Plan work schedules and coordinate daily work for efficient use of labor; receive calls from employees and call substitutes as necessary.
Train and assist employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and in maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.
Maintain, prepare and review a variety of menu production records, inventories, logs and reports; accumulate data and input information into a computer as appropriate and file documents as necessary.
Supervise and participate in food preparation and distribution to District students and staff; plan for catered events such as meetings, activities and parties; plan and coordinate food service operations with school activities to improve school and community relations and increase student participation.
Communicate with students, staff, faculty, and outside organizations to exchange information, receive suggestions, and resolve issues related to food service.
Participate in, schedule and attend in-service meetings and workshops.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Operate a cash register/computer or other approved money collection mechanism.
Reconcile final count of cash from breakfast and lunch receipts along with cashier.
Ready cash for shipment with cashier and deposit daily as needed in bank.
Communicate with School Nutrition Director in the ordering of food and supplies.
Assist in meal preparation, serving, and clean up as needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Meal production planning and scheduling.
Applicable District, federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to food service.
Quantity food preparation and food merchandising.
Nutrition, sanitation and operation regulations and requirements.
Use and care of institutional equipment and utensils.
Procedures used in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying food and supplies.
Health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments, including sanitation and maintenance regulations.
Budget preparation and control.
Record-keeping techniques.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Oral and written communications skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Inventory methods and practices.
ABILITY TO
Manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operation at an assigned school site.
Assure compliance with District, State and federal requirements.
Train others in the preparation and serving of food in large quantities.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Schedule, supervise and evaluate staff.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Operate a computer terminal as required.
Plan and organize work.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work independently with little direction. Continuously walk and stand
To continuously use hand strength and grasp
Ability to lift, carry, push or pull light to heavy objects as needed.
Work cooperatively with others
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires bending, squatting , crawling, climbing, reaching
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light to heavy weights
EVALUATION
Annual development of Professional Growth Plan. Annual evaluation of job performance by supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and three years experience in food service operations.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045. Must complete and present certification of food handlers card.
