Food Service Manager - JHHS

Hardin County School District / John Hardin High School – Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Job
Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Mar 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately

Job Title:

Food Service Manager I
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary: $22.06 to $31.88 per District Salary Schedule

CLASS

TITLE:

FOOD SERVICE MANAGER I

This is a full‑time position; 8 hrs/day; 183 days per school year.

Note:

Pay will be prorated based on start date for the  school year.

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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Food Service Manager I incumbents manage and coordinate the day‑to‑day food service operations in an assigned school site. Food Service Manager II incumbents manage and coordinate the food service operations and activities of a central kitchen. Incumbents also plan and organize food service transporting activities to District sites. Food Service Manager III incumbents plan, coordinate, manage and oversee a complex food services program.

• 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.
• Prepare menus, assuring compliance with regulations and requirements; estimate and order amount of food and supplies needed; monitor and control expenditures; maintain assigned budget.
• Select food service employees; direct, assign, schedule and evaluate food service personnel; conduct training sessions for new employees.
• Inspect lunchroom and kitchen area daily to assure compliance with health, safety and sanitation requirements and regulations.
• Plan work schedules and coordinate daily work for efficient use of labor; receive calls from employees and call substitutes as necessary.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communicate with students, staff, faculty and outside organizations to exchange information, receive suggestions, and resolve issues related to food service.
• Participate in, schedule and attend in‑service meetings and workshops.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Meal production planning and scheduling.
• Applicable District, federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to food service.
• Quantity food preparation and food merchandising.
• Nutrition, sanitation and operation regulations and requirements.
• Use and care of institutional equipment and utensils.
• Procedures used in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying food and supplies.
• Health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments, including sanitation and maintenance regulations.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Record‑keeping techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Inventory methods and practices.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Manage and coordinate the day‑to‑day food service operation at an assigned school site.
• Assure compliance with District, State and federal requirements.
• Plan well‑balanced, nutritional and appetizing menus within a fixed…