Food Service Coordinator II, Las Estrellas - (SY 2026-2027)

Food Service Coordinator II, Las Estrellas

Coordinates kitchen operations and staff; verifies that all the food service duties and tasks are completed in compliance with state and Federal regulations, Child Nutrition Program quality standards, and MPS policies; estimates the number of meals per day, and verifies that students are properly fed; orders and prepares produce for salad bar; oversees student financial accounts.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates operations of the Child Nutrition Program in MPS pre-pack school kitchens that include salad bars; provides leadership to staff, and manages accounting and program compliance functions.
• Measures, mixes, washes, peels, cuts, or shreds fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients for salad bar.
• Orders appropriately to meet fresh and perishable produce requirements for the salad bar.
• Assists with ordering food and supplies, checking equipment for proper functioning, accounting for funds, and managing inventory.
• Works independently and manages operations at work sites; verifies compliance with state and Federal regulations, and MPS policies and quality standards.
• Visits assigned food service sites to verify regulatory compliance; monitors operations, evaluates operational efficiency, inspects cleanliness of work areas, and resolves operational issues; monitors daily work schedules and meals per labor hour.
• Conducts training on safety and sanitation procedures, equipment use and safety, computer systems, food orders, personnel issues, and payroll procedures; evaluates staff functions, and reports performance and disciplinary issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains operational records, including production and purchasing; processes Free and Reduced Meal applications; maintains financial and payroll accounts; verifies staff and student accounts are current with daily deposits; balances accounts, and deposits all cash and checks as scheduled.
• Coordinates communications between sites, vendors, and MPS program managers.
• Works to build strong public relations with staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Provides functional supervision of kitchen staff, including scheduling, assigning tasks, reviewing team results, and evaluating completion of assignments.
• Verifies food quality and safety; verifies compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) plans; checks food and equipment temperatures, and completes production reports daily.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records, and MPS information.

Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis At times, it may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish the requirements of the position.

Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two (2) years of experience as an MPS Food Service Worker; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by Human Resources.

License and certification requirements: Valid State Food Handler's permit, and Minnesota School Nutrition Association - Level 3 certification are required.

Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed in a commercial food service and kitchen work environment; moderate physical requirements, with risk of burns and cuts; frequent lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50 pound containers of food preparation materials and equipment; may require working in a walk-in freezer.