Food Services Manager (PC)

Food Services Manager (PC)

Kern Community College District

Salary : $110,679.78 - $156,387.63 Annually

Job Type :

Job Number : FY24-2501337

Location : Porterville, CA

Department : Basic Function

Under the direction of the Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services, the Food Services Manager plans, manages, and supervises the food service operations for Porterville College. This may include the main food outlets, concessions, catering and food truck for Porterville College. The Manager is the contact for the outsides beverages contract and is responsible for Independent Contractor Agreements (ICA) and scheduling of offsite caterers and non-Porterville College food trucks. The Manager also performs a variety of technical tasks related to daily food service operations and train and supervise assigned staff.

Representative Duties

1. Plan, and manage the College's food service operations and activities, including ordering and receiving food supplies, preparing menus, determining portions, prices and yields of items on menus, and preparing and serving food.

2. Train and supervise assigned staff; assign and review work; participate in the selection of personnel; provide staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; administer performance evaluations; and recommend employee terminations.

3. Handle and manage all manners of cash management, including but not limited to, accounts payable, purchase orders, accounts receivable, cash counts and daily deposits for all retail food outlets.

4. Develop and implement standards for the operation of an efficient, sanitary and high-quality food service program; assure compliance with federal and State laws and regulations, local and State health ordinances, and District policies; recommend goals and objectives for serving and merchandising food products; assist in the development of policies and procedures.

5. Assure proper storage and utilization of foods and food orders.

6. Prepare the preliminary food service operations budget and special events budgets; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; and administer the department budget.

7. Contact vendors regarding new products and service problems; determine quantities of food products to order; request orders for products; receive products; and determine quality of products.

8. Monitor operations and take corrective action to prevent financial losses and to resolve incorrect inventories and billings as necessary.

9. Prepare various records and reports related to food service and catering activities, operational procedures and products ordered; provide accurate information for special events and special purchases.

10. Oversee preparation of food and beverages for group meetings; staff, stock, and run concessions at various events; coordinate food and beverage catering requests from various campus groups, offices and clubs; drive a vehicle to various sites as necessary.

11. Assure proper operation of food service equipment; arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.

12. Receive and respond to questions or concerns and provide information to customers; investigate complaints; and recommend corrective action as necessary.

13. Develop and coordinate in-service training programs for food services personnel.

14. Serve on committees as needed.

15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university, preferably in nutrition, business, or related field or equivalent experience.

• Three years of management / supervision experience within food preparation and serving.

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of CDC children and families.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Sanitation Certificate.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of :

Budget-related administrative assignments.

Leadership and managerial techniques.

Personnel and budget management

General principles and practices of cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory control related to retail sales operations.

Food service programs, practices, and techniques including preparing, serving and storing large quantities of food.

Principles and practices of nutrition.

Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy,

Relevant federal, state and district food regulations.

Health and safety regulations.

Food portion control techniques

Ability to :

Plan and oversee the preparation of large quantities of food

Train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.

Exercise leadership and maintain good working relationships with faculty, students, and staff.

Effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Maintain records and prepare reports

Perform short-and-long-range budget, financial and operational planning

Collaboratively and productively work with faculty, students, administrators, support staff, and the community

Effectively work within a system of participatory governance

Facilitate change in a productive and positive manner

Foster teamwork and to establish consensus

SALARY RANGE $9,223.32 - $13,032.30 monthly Maximum Entry Level Salary : $ 9,690.25 monthly SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS First Review of Applications : Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by June 26 , 2025 , are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment / selection process at any point.

Completed application packet MUST include :

Completed Online Application for Employment form

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree : Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EO Plan 2021-2024

Note : The district is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he / she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment

The district does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https : / / www.schooljobs.com / careers / kccd / jobs / 4971582 / food-services-manager-pc . Emails will not be accepted.

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