Food Service Manager I

Application filing dates: September 25, 2026 – October 11, 2026.

About the role

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and participating in the preparation, heating or cooking, assembling, and serving of food for students and faculty.
• Maintaining food quality standards, including appearance, flavor, and portion control.
• Planning menus and following standardized recipes to prepare or heat food; manages food cost, waste, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and district meal requirements at the school site.
• Supervising food service personnel by setting up work schedules, assigning and directing work, evaluating work performance, counseling, recommending disciplinary action, and providing on-the-job training of food service personnel and student employees.
• Ordering food and supplies and ensuring the availability of required items, proper storage and use.
• Checking goods received against requisitions and invoices and contacts Stores Section personnel and vendors to correct errors.
• Preparing and reviews production reports to support planning related to ordering, storage, sales, and student participation, with a focus on cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Responsible for entering and retrieving meal participation data using designated District software systems.
• Taking daily and monthly inventories of food and supplies.
• Utilizing cost control procedures to avoid unwarranted cafeteria operations costs.
• Monitoring and supporting food service staff in delivering courteous and efficient service to students and school personnel at their school site.
• Following approved Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) housekeeping and safety practices to ensure that sanitary working conditions are maintained in food service environments.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining records, and reports, including financial documentation as required by the Food Services Division.
• Responsible for all cash deposits, follows cash handling procedures, and ensures that daily bank deposits are made by authorized personnel.
• Initiates and follows up with the Plant Manager on requests for equipment repairs or replacement, pest control services, facility sanitation, and maintains service records.
• Implementing security measures to prevent vandalism and theft.