Job Title: FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
Salary: $22.01 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Department: Food Services
*This posting is to apply for the FOOD SERVICE MANAGER exam.
Those who pass the exam will be added to the current FOOD SERVICE MANAGER eligible list to be considered for future job openings.
Definition:
This job posting is for a competitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application .
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.
Official Transcripts or Degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting the application. Applications cannot be updated after submission.
***This posting is for the FOOD SERVICE MANAGER exam only. Candidates who successfully pass this exam will be placed on the FOOD SERVICE MANAGER eligible list only.***
The exam is web-based . Approved applicants will be notified by email of their scheduled test date and time.
This is not a remote position.
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.
Examples of Work:
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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. Please attach before submitting the application. Applications cannot be updated after submission.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for some positions.
Test/Job Contact Information:
Considerable knowledge of large-scale food service management; considerable knowledge of food safety practices; considerable knowledge of cooking weights and measures; general knowledge of food values and nutrition; considerable knowledge of food service routines and standards; some knowledge of perishable food inventory management; ability to perform mathematics related to kitchen storeroom records, cafeteria receipts, and cooking weights and measures; ability to teach quantity cooking to others; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; ability to operate a computer and related software; ability to communicate effectively with children, school officials, and working associates.
The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to MERGE with an existing eligible list for this classification. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this position within the filing period indicated above and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full time employment. Anything below 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Questions regarding this process can be directed to Human Resources at [email protected] .
The examination process will consist of a multiple - choice examination covering information ordering, inventory control, and food preparation and safety; and a computer simulation test weighted covering Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word. If special accommodations are required to test, please complete an Accommodations Request located on the CCS website @ https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/2353 . Accommodations Requests must be made upon application submission.
The exam is web-based . Approved applicants will be notified by email of their scheduled test date and time.
Because this is a continuous post, exam dates are scheduled when a pre-determined number of applications are approved. Approved applicants will be notified by email of their scheduled test date and time.
Candidates must have a valid picture ID to take the exam.
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 (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.
