Food Service Preparation Manager
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Food Service Preparation Manager JobID: 4655Position Type:Food & Nutrition ServicesDate Posted:10/16/2023Location:Various LocationsAdditional Information: Show/HidePosition posted to create a candidate pool for the school year.Please view the attachment for job details, minimum qualifications and application requirements.A complete application includes all application material and proof of educationApplicants must submit all required materials in a timely fashion.To learn more about HCPSS, please visit our website at is food service work performed at secondary level schools. This position is at a working and supervisor level and performed under the supervision of an assigned area field representative. Performance is evaluated on an ongoing basis.Essential Job Functions:* The duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional related duties for the position. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in every office or every day.* Oversee and/or prepare and service high-quality nutritious meals to students and adults at the home school and for transporting to other schools* Accurately complete all daily, weekly, and monthly reports* Order and receive food and supplies from designated vendors for prep and satellite schools* Record and deposit cash received into an assigned bank on a daily basis* Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment at the work facility at the completion of meal service* Ability to lift bulk weight of up to 55 pounds* Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb* Ability to stand for long periods of time and endure extreme temperatures* Exercise direct and general supervision over assigned personnel* Perform daily, weekly and monthly paperwork on computer* Perform all duties as assigned and work as schedule.Examples of Work:* Directs and assists with the preparation and service of hot and cold foods and beverages to be served to students and adults at the prep school and any assigned satellite school(s) per the directions in the Food Service Policies and Procedures Manual* Follows daily menu using the nutritional guidelines* Prepares production sheets daily* Performs supervisory duties to include the accurate accountability of lunches, breakfasts, a la carte sales and cash deposits* Accurately records lunch count from appropriate rosters and takes cash collected to the designated bank on a daily basis* Take accurate inventory, record and submit electronically* Submit food orders electronically from approved vendors* Read, understand, prepare and follow work schedules* Prepare and submit accurate payroll records* Assists with the cleaning and sanitizing of all kitchen equipment and work areas* Accurately locks all storerooms and equipment at the close of business each day* Participates in pilot programs* Participates in any catering functions, as neededMinimum Qualifications:Applicants must meet all of the qualifications, listed herein, to be considered for the vacancy. Use the application to specifically address each qualification.Education:High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application). Foreign credentials must be evaluated as U.S. High School diploma or above. ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE ONLINE APPLICATIONPhysical Requirements* Ability to lift bulk weight of up to 55 pounds* Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb* Ability to stand for long periods of time and endure extreme temperaturesRequired Licenses and Certification:Certificate of completion of the ServSafe Course within the probationary period of employment. Fee for the course is paid by the Food and Nutrition Service.Must have dependable transportation throughout the working hoursExperience:Six (6) months experience in food service operations.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Working knowledge of food preparation methods, kitchen cleaning methods, serving techniques, equipment usage, sanitation regulations for food preparation and storage procedures* Working knowledge of food and supply ordering* Working knowledge of safety and accident prevention techniques, especially as it pertains to food preparation, kitchen, and dining facilities* Working knowledge of scheduling and time management as it pertains to food preparation, kitchen, and dining facilities.* Working knowledge of training techniques for new cafeteria employees and evaluation techniques for cafeteria employees* Ability to prepare hot and cold foods and beverages* Ability to follow and extend written recipes* Ability to complete daily production sheets* Ability to follow prescribed food preparation methods for school food service operations* Ability to prepare schedules* Ability to use and clean all kitchen equipment* Ability to serve students and adults efficiently, courteously, and rapidly* Ability to follow Food and Nutrition Service Policy and Procedures* Ability to lift bulk weight of up to 55 pounds* Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb* Ability to stand for long periods of time and endure extreme temperatures* Ability to work efficiently and harmoniously with other employees and work well with students and staff* Ability to remain calm under trying circumstances and work with frequent interruptions* Ability to read and understand operating manuals for equipment* Ability to maintain accurate inventory* Ability to prepare forms for payroll, inventory and transportation* Ability to prepare bank deposit slip* Ability to order food and supplies* Ability to train new Food and Nutrition Service employees.Other Desirable Qualifications:One year paid experience at the level of a Food Service Satellite Manager.Two (2) years paid experience at the level of a Food Service Assistant II.Willingness to attend continuing education courses sponsored by the Food and Nutrition Service.Required Continuing Education and TrainingMust meet the annual education/training requirements for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for School Nutrition EmployeesSalary:This is a 10-month position, Salary Grade 7 on the Food and Nutrition Service Salary Scale in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Education of Howard County and the Howard County School Food Service Association ( service-memorandum.pdf) Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public System. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.Application:A complete online application and all application materials, including three reference surveys, must be submitted to be considered. Internal candidates must have a minimum of one reference from a current supervisor from within HCPSS.Please be sure to include the following in your application materials:* A complete listing of employment locations* All related experience* Dates of employment* Names of direct supervisors* High School diploma/transcript or official College diploma/transcript* Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization and evaluation must be uploaded to the application.For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:...@hcpss.orgAdditional Information:There will be a pre-screening of all applicant credentials. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experiences and education that most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.Pre-employment Physical:The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.Employee Safety:The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to their job.Equal Opportunity EmployerHCPSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation of Any Kind: HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants; and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training and career development.IND123