
Elementary Food Service Manager
Sioux City Community School District
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The Elementary Food Service Manager oversees food service operations and employees, prepares and serves meals for students and staff, and handles ordering, inventory, records, and daily cash balancing. The role also supervises food service employees, maintains sanitation and safety procedures, and ensures compliance with food service regulations. The position is full-time for 10 months.
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Job ID: 5983835
Job Description
Job Title: Elementary Food Service Manager
Reports To: Food Service Director/ Field Ops Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Prepared Date: 05/22/15
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Oversees entire operation and employees, including policies/procedures. Prepares food for students and staff. Serves food and responsible for cleanup following meal times. Records transactions on computer. Assists in balancing money each day. Must be able to work under heat and stress conditions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be on your feet for long periods of time.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Manager
Oversees the entire operation and employees, including policies/procedures
Responsible for all ordering of food and supplies from Central Kitchen including inventory maintenance.
Supervise all food service employees-manage and resolve issues.
Oversees meal applications and confidential free & reduced list.
Maintain accurate up to date records including production sheets, temp charts, report of meal including free and reduced.
Follow and ensure proper sanitation and safety procedures.
Prepare food in proper manner to assure high quality product
Maintain proper serving policies and procedures including offer vs. serve.
Accountable for all money, deposits, change drawers and oversees cashiers and double check their records.
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
Assist in other areas as needed.
Maintain personal hygiene, including wearing appropriate hair cover, approved slip resistant shoes and complete uniform. Follow and adhere to jewelry & fingernail policies, also making sure other employees follow these same procedures.
Follow regulations according to the HAACP manual.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A high school diploma or GED is required. 2-3 years’ experience is preferred but no required. Computer and cash register experience is required. Must hold a current Servsafe Manager certification.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization, including departmental staff, principals, and central administration, as well as students, parents, and community members. Individual must have effective listening skills and have a pleasant and positive attitude.
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Being punctual is a necessity. Attendance is crucial in this position. Complete duties in a timely manner. Must have the ability to multi-task.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and climb stairs carrying food and supplies. Employee will work in extreme heat and humidity and be able to stand and walk constantly.
Physical requirements:
Never Occasional Frequent Constant
0% 1-32% 33-66% 67%+
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Standing X
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Walking X
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Sitting X
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Bending/stooping/reaching X
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Lifting 20-50 lbs. X
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Carrying 20+ feet X
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Manual dexterity** X
** involving manual scrubbing of pots, pans, dishwasher, disposal, service and clean up.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.
Position Type: Full-Time 10 Month
Job Categories:
Support Staff, Food Service
Equal Opportunity Employer
All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Stefanie Verros
627 4th Street
Sioux City, Iowa 51101
Phone: 712-279-6667
Email: [email protected]
How this job compares
Set against the 1,234 open Food Service Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$65–75K/yr642 salary ranges
- US median$20–22/hr278 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,234 open Food Service Manager jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Food Service Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (711 postings).
- Education
- 26 of the 1,234 open Food Service Manager jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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