Assistant Food Service Manager

Assistant Food Service Manager Springboro Community City Schools – Springboro, Ohio Summary Under general direction, assists the Food Service Manager in the administration, coordination, and oversight of district-wide school nutrition operations, including compliance monitoring, operational support, and administrative management of the Food Service Program. Reports to the Food Service Manager. Responsibilities Oversee daily Food Service operations through regular visits to district schools, guiding staff and ensuring efficient service, high food quality, regulatory compliance, and positive customer service. Conduct operational reviews of school kitchens and cafeterias to monitor compliance with USDA regulations, Health Department requirements, district policies, standard operating procedures, food safety and sanitation standards, and program quality expectations. Travel throughout the district to provide operational support, assist with problem‑solving, monitor program performance, and provide temporary coverage during staff absences, vacancies, special events, or other operational needs. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency, customer service, and overall program success. Assist in menu development by researching and recommending menu items, creating and testing standardized recipes, analyzing food costs, and submitting recommendations to the Food Service Manager for review and approval. Monitor and assist with ordering all food and non‑food supplies for the department. Track food and supply costs, evaluate purchasing practices, and implement cost‑control measures that support the financial goals of the School Nutrition Program. Use computer systems and school nutrition software daily to manage operations, including menu planning, production documentation, financial tracking, reporting, and communication with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Administer free and reduced‑price meal applications, including eligibility determinations, parent/guardian notifications, maintenance of approved information‑sharing statuses, and strict adherence to confidentiality requirements. Communicate Food Service Program information to parents and guardians and follow up on unpaid meal account balances. Perform and coordinate administrative functions such as purchase order management, invoice processing, recordkeeping, reporting, and other office operations. Participate in employee interviews, onboarding, performance evaluations, and staff development activities; provide feedback and recommendations regarding personnel matters. Coordinate and oversee employee training and cross‑training to ensure consistent, efficient, and compliant Food Service operations across all school locations. Assist in planning, scheduling, ordering, and staffing for special catering events through the Food Service Department. Attend seminars, workshops, and professional development opportunities outside the district as needed or assigned. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age and able to lift at least 50 lbs. Minimum 2 years of institutional food preparation and service or equivalent experience. Level 2 Food Safety Certificate and ServSafe Certification. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field desirable; equivalent experience considered. Ability to operate institutional food preparation equipment. Maintain positive relationships with staff, administrators, students, and parents. Valid Ohio driver’s license. Pass criminal background check. Terms of Employment Effective date: 2026/2027 School Year Type of contract: One‑year probationary Hours of work: 6 hrs/day / 193‑day contract Salary and benefits: In accordance with Board‑approved Exempt salary schedule. #J-18808-Ljbffr