The General Manager is responsible for maintaining systems and procedures for all aspects of the Food Nutrition / Dining Program for which he/she oversees. The program services a student enrollment of 2,499 or less. The Manager will ensure that all guidelines, relating to the NSLP, are adhered to in all schools, consistently. Stay current with USDA regulations and ensure menus and processes are in compliance at all times. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Maintain systems and pro... more details
SUMMARY:
The General Manager is responsible for maintaining systems and procedures for all aspects of the Food Nutrition /Dining Program for which he/she oversees. The program services a student enrollment of 2,499 or less.
The Manager will ensure that all guidelines, relating to the NSLP, are adhered to in all schools, consistently. Stay current with USDA regulations and ensure menus and processes are in compliance at all times.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development using Whitsons approved systems and policies
Manages program within all budgetary guidelines established by Whitsons.
Motivates, trains, and manages subordinate Team Members.
Provide the necessary tools for the team to perform at satisfactory level.
Maintain a harmonious working relationship with Team by demonstrating consistent and equitable treatment for all Team Members consistently in accordance with Company policies.
Ensures compliance with applicable health regulations and ordinances and that all schools are prepared for any state or local board of health inspection.
Develops budgets and operational financial forecasts and is able to explain variances. Responsible for accounting and documenting accurately all financial components.
Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met and staff adequately trained.
Coordinates and supervises all production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management and Team Member training.
Recruits, hires, develops and retains team using Company required systems, procedures and policies.
Participates in all wellness and nutrition committees and meetings.
Must spend 80% of workday in the schools observing and supporting team.
Conducts recurring inventory; maintaining records to comply with Whitsons, government and accrediting agency standards.
Controls all expenses such as food cost, labor cost and operating expenses while providing exceptional customer service.
Manages all purchasing and utilization of government commodities including processed goods.
Prepares location for internal QA audit by using the “Check Yes” tools.
Executes all marketing promotions applicable to the district according to the marketing calendar. Ensures marketing, merchandising in place effectually and current at all times.
Maintains an 80% or above score on the Whitsons Internal Audit and shows increased improvement each year.
Adhere to all company and district policies and ensure that entire team understands and follows them.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates activities with other internal departments, participates in management team meetings, interfaces with Vendors and key service users within client organization.
Ensures marketing, merchandising in place effectually and current at all times.
Looks for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention
Monthly or bi-monthly communications to the client and DM, highlighting activity on a monthly basis including any financial information requested by client.
Manages collections from catering/events and client billings. This includes delivering the client invoices for monthly or weekly business billings.
Conducts monthly cook meetings with secondary leads/cooks regarding menu offerings
Create advisory group and/or attend any PTO/District administrative meetings which will assist in driving sales and participation.
Performs additional duties as assigned by District Manager from time to time.
Salary 65k/year
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Bachelors’ degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field. OR
Bachelors’ degree or equivalent with any academic major AND a state recognized certificate in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or business. OR
Associates degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field AND at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience. OR
High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years’ experience in school nutrition programs.
Certifications:
ServSafe Mandatory– Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.
Computer Skills:
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar computer platforms.
Able to learn new programs easily and quickly.
Other Qualifications, Experience:
3 years’ experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Director required.
Minimum 1 year experience in K-12 programs required. Strong interest in school nutrition program development.
Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food
Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling.
Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities
Must be able to use “critical thinking” skills in order to resolve problems or would result in improving program overall.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients, parents, students and support staff.
Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills
Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear
Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.
Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-district travel. Must be able to drive his/her own vehicle to other work sites.
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