City and County of San Francisco

School Food Service Area Supervisor (#2636)

$0.00-$0.00 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 Monthly / $0.00-$0.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general direction, visits and directs food service operations and supervises personnel engaged in the preparation of food for children centers and schools; prepares schedules and delegates assignments; interviews, hires and trains employees; prepares menus and establishes food utilization standards; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

Class 2636 School Food Service Area Supervisor is the advanced journey and supervisory level responsible for managing the food service activities of assigned children centers and school facilities, and supervising food service personnel. This class is distinguished from class 2637 Food Service Assistant Supervisor in that the latter is the managerial level fully responsible for directing the school district's food service program.

Supervision Exercised

Class 2636 School Food Service Area Supervisor is responsible for supervising subordinate food service personnel and cooks.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

In accordance with Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Makes daily visits to school sites and children centers to meet with and observe the operation of food service personnel; reviews site operations and makes suggestions for improving methods and efficiency of food processing to ensure preparation of adequate amount of food volume, correct serving portions, serving techniques, computing factor sheets, ordering and receiving methods, maintaining required sanitation standards and storeroom control; reviews work schedules and personnel assignments; monitors employee job performance; inspects condition of equipment for proper operation and utilization.

2. Interviews new employees and conducts orientation of department rules; reviews progress
reports of probationary employees; assists with preparation of job assignments and work
schedules.

3. Plans menus and holds conferences to discuss implementation of menus and new recipes;
submits requisitions for emergency repairs and maintenance of equipment; reviews supply
requisitions, general requests and various reports; maintains records of all assigned facilities and
submits consolidated reports of  food service operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Principles and procedures of food service operations, including food and labor costs, menu planning, sanitation standards and equipment operation.

Ability to: Interpret, enforce and coordinate existing food service methods; assist in developing new procedures; observe and offer suggestions for improving food service operations; establish and maintain an effective working relationship with food service personnel; prepare well balanced menus for school children; achieve moderate economies through proper methods of requisitioning; review subordinate reports and prepare specialized memoranda.

Experience and Training

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of supervisory experience in an institutional culinary operation involving planning, preparing and serving food in large quantities. Experience acquired in commercial restaurants is not considered qualifying; AND

Training: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with major course work in hotel and restaurant administration, business or public administration, or home economics and nutrition.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California drivers license and maintain insurability.

Special requirement: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment, some heavy lifting and frequent driving to work sites.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 2636; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;