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Food Service Lead, Horizons Summer Program

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Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 8 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Food Service Lead, Horizons Summer Program Apply for this job
Position Number:
7037872
Location:
Kennesaw, GA
Position Type:
Food Services Food Service Lead, Horizons Summer Program Job ID:
296659
Location:
Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
Temporary About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Location (Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Job Summary The primary goal of the summer program is to reverse the trend of summer learning loss that adversely impacts the long-term success of students. The position is responsible for the coordination of logistics and flow of serving breakfast and lunch to approximately 90 students in 1st through 8th grade. A Georgia Nutritional vendor will deliver meals. Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Meeting meal delivery vendor each morning and verifying and signing daily meal delivery 2. Organize meals for delivery to classrooms/cafeteria 3. Check to make sure food waste is removed after each meal 4. Enter meals served data for breakfast and lunch each day 5. Check refrigerator temperatures 6. Accept delivery of snack sacks and organize them for Interns to distribute 7. Keep cafeteria area clean and sanitized Required Qualifications Required Experience Experience interacting with school age children Experience and ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Experience with Program or task logistical coordination Experience and ability working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Required Education High school diploma Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Some experience in managing a lunchroom or school cafeteria is preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to be cooperative and supportive with teachers/staff/parents Strong passion for working with youth and strong desire to help make a difference in the lives of students Ability to develop and nurture a safe, respectful, challenging and fun learning environment. Ability to maintain good working relationships with vendors and outside agencies Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Broad knowledge of food preparation and food safety for children SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel This position does not require security clearance. Background Check Standard Enhanced 9 Panel Lab Drug Test Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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