JOB LISTING

The Food Service Manager Trainee plays an important role in meeting the nutritional needs of MPS students and staff by preparing and serving healthy meals during the school year. This non tenured position provides on the job training for advancement to the School Kitchen Manager I position in the Department of School Nutrition Services. Tenured status is obtained by 1) successfully completing the training program, 2) taking and passing the School Kitchen Manager I exam, and 3) completing the School Kitchen Manager I probationary period.

• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with applicable regulations, industry practices, and the school system’s high standards for quality and service.
• Perform online data entry.
• Order food and supplies online.
• Perform inventory control.
• Supervise, schedule, and train Food Service Assistants.
• Complete required reports.
• Clean and sanitize the general kitchen area, equipment, and storeroom.
• Interpret and evaluate school breakfast and lunch menus.
• Attend meetings and in-service workshops to stay informed of current issues and expectations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• In case of emergencies, trainees assume responsibility for the efficient operation of the school kitchen and may be required to replace absent managers on either a short or long term basis. During the training period, trainees work eight-hour days and serve in elementary and secondary schools. Employment is for the school year only. Food Service Manager Trainees may be required to travel between work locations on a daily basis.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. One year of recent full time experience (or equivalent part time experience) as a professional cook, performing the duties related to this job, in a kitchen preparing at least 100 meals per sitting, including producing a wide variety of food items, in an institutional setting or full service restaurant.
   • NOTE: Experience cooking in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu is not considered equivalent.
   • NOTE: An Associate Degree in Applied Science, with an emphasis in Restaurant and Hotel Cookery, may be substituted for the required experience. If you wish to substitute the degree for the required experience, a transcript of your coursework must be submitted along with this application. Student copies are acceptable. "Click here to submit the transcripts via e-mail, or attach the transcripts to the back of the application.
2. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.
3. A properly insured personal vehicle at time of appointment and throughout employment for use on the job (car allowance provided).
4. Residence in the City of Milwaukee within 6 months of appointment and throughout employment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
2. ServSafe Certification through the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of the methods and principles of preparing food in large quantities.
• Skill in safely operating kitchen equipment used in large-scale food production, such as ovens, mixers, slicers, and steam kettles.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to properly prepare nutritious and appetizing food.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Ability to read and follow information presented in writing, including department policies and procedures, recipes, and menus.
• Desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to move and transfer objects weighing up to thirty pounds.
• Flexibility.

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THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: training and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

This is a continuous examination. Examination dates for 2012 have been TENTATIVELY scheduled for, May, June, July and as needed for the rest of 2012. However, the Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to alter the examination schedule as needed. Positions are filled as vacancies occur.

The names of successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list in a rank determined by the final grade without reference to the date of the examination. Persons placed on an eligible list will remain on the list for 1 year ONLY. Candidates may take an examination for Food Service Manager Trainee only once every six months. Persons not accepted to an examination or removed from an eligible list may file a written appeal (including the basis upon which the appeal is made) which must be received by the City Service Commission no later than ten calendar days after the rejection notice was mailed.

• NOTE: If an education substitution is requested (see Minimum Requirements on first page), transcripts must be provided by the application deadline.
• NOTE: Two letters of reference from direct supervisors in previous and/or current food service positions will be required at the time of the job interview.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

1. You must meet the Minimum Requirements listed above.
2. Complete the application online OR submit a hard copy. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT BOTH. A resume does not substitute for the required application; however, you may attach one if you wish.
   • NOTE: An Associate Degree in Applied Science, with an emphasis in Restaurant and Hotel Cookery, may be substituted for the required experience. If substitution is requested, transcripts must be provided by the application deadline, or the applicant will not be accepted for the examination.  Click here to submit the transcripts via e-mail, or attach the transcripts to the back of the application.
   • ONLINE: Click here to apply online.
   • HARD COPY: Click here to download and print the application (Adobe PDF).
3. Conviction records must be listed on the application. Click here for Guidelines.

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