Area Supervisor, Food Services

About the role

Responsible for the quality control, training, and monitoring of the food service operations for schools within Baltimore County Public Schools. Creates and implements new programs, serves as a liaison between the central office and field staff, and supervises approximately 250 employees in multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned food services employees in multiple locations.
• Maintains food service operations for food quality, safety, sanitation, cash and meal accountability, inventory, and production controls.
• Develops and implements employee training (e.g., sanitation, production, staff development, cashier training).
• Monitors food service programs in schools (e.g., snack, Breakfast in the Classroom).
• Monitors and reconciles food services computer program reports, installs computer hardware, and replaces broken equipment as necessary.
• Conducts reviews and audits of cafeteria.
• Affords assistance in implementing, supervising, mentoring, and promoting the summer food service program.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience: Bachelor’s degree in food & nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family & consumer science, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or related field from an accredited institution. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of food service. One (1) year supervisory experience in the field of food service.
• Licenses And Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C Maryland driver’s license, or an equivalent. Certified Food Service Manager – Level I certification preferred. Required certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this position or any other that requires these certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of food services quality control policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of child nutrition programs.
• Knowledge of commercial food service equipment.
• Skill and ability to maintain accurate records (e.g., data for federal and state reimbursement claims for the school meals program).
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software and troubleshoot minor problems.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed in the field at school cafeterias and in the central office.
• Work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.

Note

Note: Other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.

BENEFITS

• BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Other benefits include paid vacation, paid holiday’s, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
• All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
• Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement.

FLSA Status

• This position may be eligible for comp time.

Contact Information

Office of Staffing & Licensure
Phone: 443-809-7872
Email: sstahl@bcps.org