JobID: 11887

Position Type:
Food Service/Manager II

Date Posted:
5/23/2025

Location:
Sudlow Jr High

Additional Information:

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer

Rate of pay: $20.36 minimum, determined based on certification and experience

Duties & Responsibilities:
(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

Basic Function: Plans, organizes, and directs the food service program in a high school building cafeteria/kitchen under the direction of the Supervisor of Food Service and Food & Nutrition Services Specialists in accordance with the objectives and policies established by the Food and Nutrition Services Department.

1.   Orders food, supplies, and small equipment for operation. Inventories food and supplies.
2.   Maintains proper storage conditions. Safeguards/secures food and supplies.
3.   Ensures adherence to proper safety and sanitation principles.
4.   Menu planning - completes the basic menu plan by adding more choices and planning for special functions, use of leftovers, stock on hand, individual school’s students likes and dislikes, and merchandising. Develop menus which comply with federal requirements and meet the nutritional needs of students.
5.   Control Food and Supply costs through menus, inventory, production schedules, waste reduction, storage, cost data, etc.
6.   Catering as needed - schedule, set up, preparation, coordination, staff.
7.   Completes and maintains Food Production Records as required by the Supervisor of Food Service, in compliance with federal standards.
8.   Ensures use of standard recipes and menus, meal components, requirements, proper portions, and principles of good nutrition.
9.   Promotes good public relations with students, faculty, staff and parents.
10.   Personnel -
•   Schedule and monitor labor time/cost based on production needs. Recommends major changes and needs to Food Service Supervisor or Food & Nutrition Services Specialist.
•   Delegate/assign duties to staff as needed.
•   Assist in guiding, training, and instructing staff.
•   Monitor and document employees' performance, including problems or unsatisfactory performance. Complete employee evaluations.
•   Monitor and enforce school district and department policies and procedures.
•   Discipline staff as needed, in conjunction with Supervisor of Food Service or Food & Nutrition Services Specialist when necessary.
•   Provide instruction, direction, and support for Satellite food service operations.
•   Monitor employee absences. Coordinate substitutes as needed.
•   Manage/resolve employee conflicts; maintain a positive working environment.
•   Prepare and submit payroll.
11.   Ensures high quality food appearance and quality.
12.   Apply merchandising and marketing techniques appropriately for the operation and service to customers.
13.   Inspect equipment periodically. Request maintenance and needed repairs (completes work request forms).
14.   Recommends changes/additions to equipment.
15.   Assists in making the school food service program an integral part of the educational program.
16.   Plans and coordinates the operation of the cafeteria with the building principal.
17.   Serves as liaison between principal and Food and Nutrition Services Department.
18.   Sets professional example for staff.
19.   Processes and maintains Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications.
20.   Uses Food and Nutrition Services computer hardware and software to assist in management of the operation.
21.   Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ? No)
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

•   The Manager II is physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the day. Must be able to work in very warm surroundings; has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment, and is able to lift materials weighing at least 46 pounds. May be required to climb stairs.

Qualifications Required/Desired:(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

•   Must maintain ServSafe Manager Certification.
•   Manager II shall have successful experience in the above stated areas of responsibility.
•   High school diploma or GED is required.
•   Advanced training in food production, food preparation, nutrition, safety and sanitation, and interpersonal relationships is required.
•   Recommended certification by the School Nutrition Association.

FNS Manager II - Full-time

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