A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.
Description Job Title Food Services Manager Location Upper Marlboro, MD, US Organization Name Food & Nutrition Services Department Description The Food Services Manager oversees the day to day food services operations in a school facility; and support to one or more satellite operations as needed. Brief Description This is a ACE/AFSCME, Local 2250 Position•Pay Table 400•Grade 16
Hourly Range:
$ 25.27•$50.17
CLOSING DATE:
August 5, 2026 Detailed Description To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Supervises and participates in the preparation, cooking, and service of food for students and adults according to the published menu; prepares and ships meals to satellite schools as required; Oversees menu preparation to ensure that standardized recipes and approved price schedules and portion controls are followed; assures that meals meet the requirements specified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Food and Nutrition Services; Orders appropriate quantities of food and supplies including food inventory and assures proper storage and authorized use of same in production schools; compares goods received against requisitions and invoices and contacts warehouse staff or direct delivery vendors to correct any errors; conducts end-of-the month inventories of food and supplies in support and satellite schools; Prepares work schedules; assigns, directs, and trains employees; enforces work production standards; evaluates work performance and recommends disciplinary actions; maintains records of hours employees work in production; reviews payroll reports in satellite school(s); Maintains targeted food cost by reducing spoilage, theft, over production, and waste; eliminates inaccuracies in ordering, portion control, and cashier errors; implements security measures and reviews payroll report in satellite school(s); Supervises all food sales and collection procedures, petty cash, and change fund production school and satellite schools; makes daily bank deposits of cash received; Assists in nutrition education activities on school food services programs to community groups, parents, students, and personnel; provides special services such as snack service, bulk sales, and Head Start feeding as authorized by the Central Office; Directs requests for equipment repairs to Building Supervisor and follows up with Food Services Supervisor; Follows approved housekeeping and safety practices to ensure that sanitary and safe conditions are maintained in the kitchen, food serving areas, and in dining areas; conducts weekly sanitation to procedures in accordance to procedural manual; and Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must meet the annual education/training education requirements for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for School Nutrition Employees; Knowledge of food services, production, and nutrition; Knowledge of quantity food preparation; Knowledge of methods and procedures of Food Services operations in a school setting; Ability to operate and determine the maintenance needs of equipment; Ability to plan, manage, train and evaluate the work of Food Services staff; Ability to maintain and update records and create reports; Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, school staff, and the general public; Excellent verbal communication skills; and Good math and reading skills.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Completion of high school diploma or GED required. Minimum one (1) year of school food services management experience or five (5) years of experience in commercial or institutional Food Services Management with continuing course work in Quantity Food Preparation, Food Service Nutrition Sanitation and Supervision preferred; or any equivalent combinations of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
ServSafe certification and Prince George's County Certified Food Service Manager Identification Card is required within sixty (60) days of employment; candidate must possess an appropriate Driver's License, insurance, and a reliable vehicle; and ten (10) hours of annual continuing education /training preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises lower-level food service staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Additional Details Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment. Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment. How To Apply To submit an application online select apply. Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Employee Support Center & Substitute Services at 301-780-2191. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Minimum Salary Maximum Salary Currency USD Shift Work Preferences Certified Teacher? Certification Subject Areas Amount of Travel
