Career Center

Long Trail School is seeking a Food Services Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:: 

• Plan a monthly menu that reflects nutritious, balanced meals and falls within the designated budget.
• Order supplies twice each week (for the lunch program and the school store) in accordance with the menu and volume requirements..
• Prepares food according to the planned menu and determines if the finished product is of best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served.
• Works with the Business Manager to determine daily per meal costs.
• Plans, prepares and serves all food in the dining hall. Determines the quantities of each food to be prepared daily. Determines the size of serving to meet the necessary requirements with regard to the ages of those served.
• Assumes responsibility for the security of food and supplies. Checks food shipments into the school, signing invoices only after each order has been verified
• Supervises the storage and care of foods and supplies.
• Provides food for auxiliary school events (parent coffees, BBQs, etc.)
• Supports assigned staff and student volunteers for the purpose of assisting them in resolving problems and performing their functions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Supervises and instructs in the safe, proper, and efficient use of all kitchen equipment. Instructs new employees in performing their assigned tasks.
• Coordinate food purchases, preparation, and personnel for special events including athletic events, parent coffees, Senior Class dinners, etc.
• Reports any problem or accident occurring in the kitchen or dining hall immediately.
• Is responsible for the daily cleaning of kitchen, serving, and storage areas, all kitchen equipment, and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and utensils. Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Directs sanitation procedures. Inspects the kitchen, cooking and mixing utensils, and employees for cleanliness and sanitary purposes.
• Attends all allergy and foodborne illness training; attends safety meetings; addresses any issues that may affect the health of the students being served.
• Supports the relationship between Long Trail School, its students and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.. 
• Must obtain Certified Food Safety Manager certification.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Ability and capacity to oversee implementation of universal school meals program for the 24-25 school year.
• Desire to integrate food and nutrition into the curriculum and/or student experience. 
• Interest in exploring possibilities for farm-to-school models.  Desire to create local partnerships with farmers and businesses.  
• Excitement to join a thriving community and be a team player in aspects of school life. 

About Long Trail School

Long Trail School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school located in Dorset, Vermont with 240 students in grades 6 through 12. We take pride in small class sizes, a talented and committed faculty, welcoming community spirit, and a rigorous curriculum complemented by the celebrated International Baccalaureate Program. Founded in 1975, Long Trail School sits on a 16-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities surrounded by Vermont's stunning Green Mountains.

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