The Network Manager of Food Services impacts students' lives by:
- Planning, scheduling, assigning, and supervising the work of school food service staff at each site, including monitoring performance, addressing concerns, and ensuring timely completion of activities
- Overseeing adherence to directed sanitation procedures and managing kitchen cleaning schedules
- Operating and maintaining the Child Nutrition computerized meal accounting system and ensuring accurate and timely reporting
- Maintaining required records, including: daily meal plans, temperature logs, participant counts (daily and monthly), invoices, incident reports, inventory records, and other documentation
- Planning and overseeing food preparation and service according to USDA meal standards
- Ensuring compliance with district policies, federal and state laws
- Training and onboarding new and substitute employees, and providing ongoing hands-on instruction in food preparation, safety, and equipment use
- Inspecting cafeteria facilities, equipment, and utensils for cleanliness and sanitation
- Estimating quantities of food and supplies needed; placing orders as required; verifying shipments and invoices
- Managing food and supply costs to ensure adherence to the established budget and network guidelines
- Operating and overseeing maintenance of cafeteria equipment (e.g., slicers, mixers, dishwashers, steamers, ovens)
- Managing HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) documentation as required by the USDA
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services
What We Offer:
- Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system . This role is on the Lead Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular job duties, or longevity with CCS
- Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package , which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies
Apply now if you:
- Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
- Have a High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
- Have three to five years of experience in food service management or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in schools operating under USDA guidelines is preferred
- Maintain CEUs as prescribed by USDA Professional Standards
- Hold a valid 16-hour ServSafe or HACCP Manager Certification as required by LDOE
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Have a working knowledge of:
- Quantity food preparation and sanitation principles
- Menu planning, inventory control, record keeping, and production schedules
- Have an awareness of USDA and Department of Education policies
- Can demonstrate proficiency with personal computers and relevant software
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with students and the school community
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of:
- Child Nutrition standards and regulations
- Daily and monthly planning for food service operations
- Productivity and quality standards for kitchen and cafeteria staff
- Required reports and record-keeping
- Principles of organization, planning, and personnel supervision
- Safety precautions related to food service equipment and materials
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel to schools across the network for training, monitoring, and education programs
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (e.g., milk crates, food boxes)
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen, and reach with hands and arms during duties
- This is an in-person role
About Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.
At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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