Harrison Middle School Food Service Manager

Food Service Manager - Harrison Middle School

Directly supervises the food service program in one or more schools. Expected to resolve most problems that arise in the operation of a school cafeteria. Receives general supervision from the Child Nutrition Director and directly supervises employees in the school child nutrition/food service program.

• Educational requirements:
  
  Before certification is awarded participant must provide a copy of a high school diploma or GED to the Child Nutrition Unit. Participants may enroll and attend Part 1 and Part 2 of Manager Certification Training but will not be certified until documentation is provided.
• Manager’s Certification Basic Course:
  Successful completion of the following classes provided in Part 1 and Part 2 of Manager Certification Training:
  • Sanitation and Safety
  • Food Service Math
  • Food Buying Guide Skills
  • Introduction to Child Nutrition
  • Personnel Management
  • Food Production & Food Science
  • Nutrition
  • Organization and Management
  • New Meal Pattern
  • Time Management
  • Marketing/Cafeteria Classroom Connection
• Attendance Requirement:
  All classes must be completed to receive credit for the course. A maximum of 2 excused absences are allowed per workshop. Illness or deaths in the family are the only reasons for an excused absence. All absences must be excused and documented by the attendance official for the workshop. An unexcused absence or exceeding the maximum allowed absences will result in the participant being required to repeat the workshop.
• One-year “on the job”:
  After completing Manager Certification Training, Part 1 and Part 2, participants must complete one year “on the job” training as a Child Nutrition Manager or Assistant Manager. To confirm success as a manager or assistant manager, the participant must receive a recommendation from their immediate supervisor. An evaluation form is mailed to the immediate supervisor in the spring following the completion of Part 2 Manager Certification Training.

Each certified manager must attend Manager Recertification Training provided by the Arkansas Department of Education, Child Nutrition Unit, within 6 years of the initial certification and every 6 years thereafter. Currently the Recertification Training Workshop is offered in odd numbered years (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025, etc.) Managers that are certified in even years (2018, 2020, 2022, 2024, etc.) will be required to attend their first Recertification course after 5 years.

For example, if you wait to attend the 2017 Recertification course you will have exceeded the 6 year requirement and will lose your certification. If a certified manager does not meet the continuing certification requirements, the manager must successfully complete both Part 1 of the Manager Certification and Recertification Training before certification will be renewed.

• Oversee all food production and service to meet quality, safety, and portion standards
• Train and supervise kitchen staff on recipes, equipment safety, and sanitation
• Prepare daily and weekly paperwork, reports, and schedules
• Monitor inventory and ensure proper ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and report any repair needs
• Enforce compliance with HACCP, health department regulations, and Serv Safe standards
• Manage labor and ensure schedules align with staffing and budget needs
• Uphold company policies and administer fair, consistent performance evaluations
• Ensure accurate temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and food safety documentation
• Follow proper cash handling and reconciliation procedures
• Act as the on-site leader responsible for smooth, safe, and efficient kitchen operations
• Submit reports and complete tasks on time as assigned
• Perform other duties as needed to support the school and food service program

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Serv Safe certification required (or must be willing to obtain prior to start)
• Food service experience required; school nutrition experience preferred
• Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Inventory and ordering experience preferred
• Strong communication,…