Food Service Manager

Under direction, is responsible for planning and supervising the operations of a full-service kitchen in a school cafeteria or in the Food Service Production Center; performs related duties as required.

Reviews menus with supervisor and makes minor substitutions to fit the needs of school;
 
Communicates with principal regarding cafeteria operation schedules and menus; investigates complaints from students, parents, or other sources;
 
Assigns work to Cooks and Food Service Helpers; inspects work in progress to ensure production timeliness and conformance to cooking and sanitation standards; plans and prepares for next day production needs on a daily basis; assists in performance of work as required;
 
Oversees the work of student assistants;
 
Supervises personnel to include completing performance appraisals and recommending discipline; communicates absences to administration; requests substitutes when needed;
 
Records meals for Federal reimbursement;
 
Teaches quantity cooking and equipment use;
 
Orders food supplies and paper products; receives order deliveries and ensures accurate on-hand inventory; makes adjustments to menu based on inventory;
 
Maintains records of cafeteria receipts and expenditures;
 
Ensures registers are operating and have cash on hand for student purchases; prepares bank deposits for excess cash; ensures student PINs are available to students and register personnel;
 
Oversees storage of perishable and non-perishable goods in order to prevent waste or contamination;
 
Checks temperatures and operation of kitchen equipment and submits requests for maintenance if needed;
 
Prepares daily production sheets, accounting records, teacher labor reports, or other reports as required;
 
Maintains records for free and reduced price meals;
 
Completes training on a regular basis for food safety, child safety, work practices, supervisor practices, first aid, or other related topics.

One (1) year of experience as a Cook with Columbus City Schools or comparable experience elsewhere.

Possession of a valid Level II State of Ohio Food Protection Certification.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for some positions.

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, Open Competitive eligible list for this classification that will replace the current eligible list.  If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period indicated above and successfully complete all phases of the testing process.  Questions regarding this process can be directed to Human resources at classifiedservices@columbus.k12.oh.us.

The examination process will consist ofa multiple - choice examination covering food safety and sanitation, kitchen organization, math, food preparation techniques, interpretation and adaptation of recipes, food storage, use of cooking tools and kitchen equipment, and reports and record keeping.  
 
The exam is expected to be administered in mid to late October, 2017.  Approved applicants will be notified by email of their scheduled test date and time.
 
Candidates must bring a picture ID to the test.
 
All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score.  The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years.  If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and may include a pre-employment drug test. 
 
The certification process will be the top 10 candidates on the eligible list, or top 25% of the list, whichever is greater, based on overall test score.
 
Columbus City Schools is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce.  Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
Columbus City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.