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Nutrition Service Manager

Covington Independent Public Schools
Covington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2025

POSITION: NUTRITION SERVICE MANAGER I

SCHOOL/PROGRAM: NINTH DISTRICT ELEMENTARY

APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

· Three years’ experience in food service.

· Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

· 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 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 communication skills.

· Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

· Inventory methods and practices.

ABILITY TO:

· Manage and coordinate day-to-day food service operation at an assigned school site.

· Assure compliance with District, State and Federal requirements.

· Train others in the preparation and serving of food in large quantities.

· Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

· Schedule, supervise and evaluate staff.

· Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

· Meet schedules and time lines.

· Operate a computer terminal as required.

· Plan and organize work.

· Maintain records and prepare reports.

· Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

· Work independently with little direction.

JOB GOAL:

· To manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operations of an assigned school site; to assure compliance with District, State and Federal requirements and laws regarding nutrition, sanitation, safety and record-keeping; to select, assign, schedule, supervise, district and evaluate assigned food service personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

· 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.

· Assure compliance with regulations and requirements; estimate and order amount of food and supplies needed; monitor and control expenditures; maintain assigned budget.

· 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.

· 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.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Nutrition Service

CONTRACT: 185 Days

SALARY: $19.67 - $28.25/hourly; depending on qualifications & experience

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

· Complete the online application at: www.covington.kyschools.us.

· Complete the Classified application.

· Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at 859-392-1014 or aisha.payne@covington.kyschools.us.

· For information regarding this position please contact Taryn Stewart at taryn.stewart@covington.kyschools.us.

· This position will be filled as soon as possible. All applications will be evaluated and screened.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.67 - $28.25 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $28

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