Responsible to: FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (Food Service 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.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Estimate and order amount of food and supplies needed; monitor and control expenditures; maintain assigned budget.

1. Direct, assign, schedule and evaluate food service personnel.
2. 3. Inspect lunchroom and kitchen area daily to assure compliance with     health, safety and sanitation requirements and regulations.
3. Plan work schedules and coordinate daily work for efficient use of labor; receive calls from employees and call substitutes as necessary.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Communicate with students, staff, faculty, and outside organizations to exchange information, receive suggestions, and resolve issues related to food service.
8. Participate in, schedule and attend in-service meetings and workshops.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.
10. Manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operation at an assigned school site.
11. Assure compliance with District, State and federal requirements.
12. Train others in the preparation and serving of food in large quantities.
13. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
14. Schedule, supervise and evaluate staff.
15. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
16. Meet schedules and time lines.
17. Operate a computer terminal as required.
18. Plan and organize work.
19. Maintain records and prepare reports.
20. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
21. Work independently with little direction.

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.

Licenses and Other Requirements: Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

160.380(8) (b) Each application or renewal form, provided by the employer to an applicant for a certified or classified position, shall conspicuously state the following: "FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES.