SY 25-26 Food Services Worker III (Manager)

The School District of Philadelphia is a prominent educational institution dedicated to providing quality education and supportive services to a diverse student population. As one of the largest school districts in the nation, it oversees numerous schools and facilities committed to fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. Beyond its academic mission, the School District of Philadelphia emphasizes the importance of nutrition and wellness, ensuring that every student receives nutritious meals that contribute to their overall health and ability to learn effectively. Within this dynamic environment, the Food Services Department plays an essential role in maintaining high standards of food preparation, safety, and service.

The Food Services Worker III (Manager) position is a vital leadership role within the School District of Philadelphia's food services operations. This non-exempt managerial role is responsible for supervising a crew of food services workers in a self-contained unit, overseeing daily kitchen operations including meal preparation, food safety, supply ordering, cash handling, and reporting. The role demands a strong understanding of institutional cooking practices, adherence to standardized recipes, and the ability to manage inventory and financial records accurately. As a Food Services Worker III, the individual will prepare breakfast and lunch meals, ensuring compliance with prescribed menus and nutritional guidelines while maintaining high standards for food quality and safety.

In addition to the hands-on food preparation duties, the manager supervises and assigns work to their crew, monitors progress, and ensures production goals and service standards are met consistently. They are responsible for ordering food, produce, and supplies using an automated system, checking the accuracy of deliveries, and maintaining detailed inventory records. Cash management duties include sorting and counting daily cash receipts, preparing bank deposit slips, and maintaining accurate weekly and monthly financial reports. The position also requires maintaining appropriate temperature logs in compliance with the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system, a key element in food safety protocols.

Working as a Food Services Worker III requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, large-scale institutional environment. Candidates should be prepared to take both written and oral exams as part of the selection process. Employment with the School District of Philadelphia provides an opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of students and the community while working within a supportive unionized environment represented by Local 634 UNITE HERE. This position offers a leadership path for experienced food service workers seeking to advance their careers in the food services field within an educational setting. The role is salaried with non-exempt overtime status, reflecting the essential nature of the work and the responsibility involved.