LUNCHROOM MANAGER (OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC)

Lunchroom Manager

This position manages the lunchroom operations of elementary, junior high, middle or small senior high school preparing most foods on premises. Examples of work performed: Oversee and participate in food production. Responsible for making sure serving is on time and prepared according to recipes. Make certain adequate amounts of food are served. Enforce State, Local, Federal and Board of Education sanitation standards and regulations. Ensure equipment and work areas are clean. Oversee the proper handling and storage of food. Ensure dishes and other utensils are free of bacteria. Maintain updated work manuals and records. Prepare a variety of required reports. Supervise, train, direct, and motivate employees. Delegate work to proper employees. Evaluate and appraise employee's performance. Establish work standards and schedules of employees. Resolve minor grievances and other personnel problems. Maintain tight control of inventory and storage supplies. Verify lunchroom orders are complete and accurate. Contact Lunchroom Managers for corrections before approval to submit to vendors. Complete monitoring forms to insure proper service and documentation for the After School Snack Program and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program. Acts as Itinerant Manager as needed. Provide assistance to Supervisors in training and special projects. Responsible for managing the lunchroom, ordering system and programs as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned.

Examples of knowledge, skills, abilities which may be sampled/measured/included in this exam: Knowledge of elements of report preparation and writing. Basics of supervision. Basics of mathematics, including use of fractions, decimals and percentages. Problem solving techniques. Inventory control. Basic English and English usage. Volume food production, including ordering supplies and commodities, storing, food and cooking terminology, preparation, equipment, and serving. General sanitation standards as they relate to food operation. English and math sufficient to write reports.

• Skill to: Operate a computer.

• Ability to: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports. Oversee and participate in food production. Supervise (train, direct, motivate, delegate work, evaluate and appraise worker performance, resolve minor grievances and other personnel problems). Plan and organize work, estimate requirements accurately and set reasonable priorities. Deal effectively with all types of people. Read, interpret, convert and follow recipes. Perform basic arithmetic calculations, including use of fractions, decimals and percentages. Keep work environment neat and orderly. Work under pressure of time to complete schedules and production changes. Handle and account for monies collected. Function effectively without close supervision.

Qualifications: One year of experience in volume food preparation and service with the Cincinnati Public Schools or any other school system (must have included cooking and/or in-charge responsibilities) OR one year of responsible paid work experience as a cook and/or manager in volume food preparation and service OR successful completion of an accredited program in food management or equivalent. Must have an ODH Level 2 Food Manager Certification within one year of hire. Military education and experience evaluation may be substituted for college level course work. Other requirements include passing a security clearance, having a valid Driver's License, and a probationary period of 120 working days.

Exam Details: Exam date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 / Time: To be set / Location: To be set. The selection process is worth 100% of the exam grade and consists of a written exam. Veteran's points will be added to passing scores.

Open-to-the-public general information: Filing applications must be submitted through the CPS Online Application System. Application must be received no later than the stated deadline. Work experience requirements must be met by paid experience, and all qualifications must be met by the application deadline date. Application accepted from both citizens and non-citizens; however, only citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. will be hired. Transcripts (if needed) must be submitted no later than the deadline date for filing applications. Must be at least 18 years old by the application deadline date. Special arrangements for qualified disabled persons may be made with Margaret Key, Test Analyst. Veteran's credit: 20% additional credit is given for military service or service as a Red Cross nurse. Passing score will be determined after the exam by the test analyst, subject to review and approval of the City Civil Service Division. Determination of the passing score will be based on the job analysis, analysis of exam results, consultation with subject matter experts, and/or other professional methods. Applicants for appointment must successfully pass a security investigation which includes a check of employment references and criminal records.

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