(25-26 SY) Production Center Manager- Colorado Springs School District 11

Position Profile

Position:Educational Support Professional:Production Center Manager

Department/School:Food and Nutrition/Doherty High School

Reports To:D11 Chef

FTE:1.0

Days/Year:173

Salary Grade:A12

Salary Schedule: This position is based on the2025-2026 ESP Salary Schedule School Based Positions (Group B)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
Oversees and directs all food service activity in the Production Center Kitchen. Areas of responsibility include Production Center Kitchen cafeteria and ala carte operations purchasing receiving inventory production service staffing & scheduling staff training and reporting functions. Supervision of van driver and food delivery to satellite schools. May have involvement with satellite kitchen operations as needed. Responsible for attending all mandatory meetings and training events.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates positive customer service attitude at all times
• Implements and enforces all operating standards for Food & Nutrition Services along with communicating information obtained in meetings and training events to staff members
• Supervises daily activities of Production Center Kitchen staff
• Coordinates assigns and schedules activities to ensure quality efficiency and timeliness of food preparation delivery and service
• Fills in for or assists employees during preparation and service as required
• Involved in the employee selection process makes hire recommendations and recommends disciplinary actions as necessary
• Completes employee performance reviews (probationary & annual)
• Forecasts number of meals served on a per-item per-meal and per-day basis
  Directs oversees and assists with kitchen storage areas service areas and dining room clean up
• Ensures proper cleaning and sterilization of utensils equipment and facilities
• Supervise the maintenance of kitchen utilities & facilities
• Directs staff in proper care for and use of equipment
• Secures facility at the end of day
• Trains supervises and directs all staff employees and student workers
• Training will include quality of food exemplary customer service safe food handling and storage procedures employee safety and safe work habits proper sanitation and cleaning procedures and appropriate appearance (dress jewelry and hygiene)
• Gathers meal forecast information for purposes of purchasing necessary food and supplies staffing and scheduling and directing food preparation deliver and service
• Orders food and supplies as needed from the warehouse and approved vendors maintaining accurate production records for food prepared & served. Evaluate menus and recipes for continuous improvement in customer satisfaction and cost control for secondary and elementary schools
• Responsible for financial performance through achievement of targeted objectives to include revenues food cost labor hours/cost and other supply costs
• Maintains accurate inventory records and controls
• Responsible for accurate and secure proper cash handling procedures which includes recording daily cash sales prepayments preparing cash receipts for deposits and security of change fund and petty cash as is assigned to their school
• Prepares deposit for school
• Monitors and maintains accurate records for meals served by category (i.e. free reduced and full pay students adults and ala carte sales)
• Completes computer applications required for all aspects of meal service
• Completes and submits accurate related forms and paperwork to meet established deadlines through either the computer or hardcopy
• Assists with special functions/events as needed which may include food preparation set-up and service and clean up
• Actively participates in Leadership and Operations meetings
• Acts as an on-site liaison with students school administrators faculty staff and visitors

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knows and practices positive customer service skills.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and ability to work cooperatively with others
• Commitment to quality through high standards and follow-up.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to use computer and computer applications as well as Microsoft Office Software
• Ability to handle cash properly and complete transactions and reports accurately
• Knowledge of volume food preparation methods procedures and techniques
• Good working knowledge of safe food handling skills.
• Knowledge of proper use and care of kitchen equipment
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Some knowledge regarding purchasing staffing and scheduling.
• Ability to plan and work independently to meet deadlines
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to train and motivate others
• Shows initiative and creativity

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Four years of experience in food service with some management and supervisory responsibilities
• ServSafe Certification required within eighty-nine (89) calendar days of hire

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to D11 Chef
• Supervises personnel assigned to Production Center kitchen and may assist in overseeing complex satellite schools
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to kitchen equipment and utensils
• Working near hot ovens in areas that may not be air conditioned
• Use chemicals for normal and regular cleaning of equipment and surfaces
• Move in and out of walk-in refrigerated units
• May work in area where a microwave is used
• Occasional use of personal vehicle to move around assigned complex and to attend to other district food and nutrition needs.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is regularly active. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods lift and carry up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 25 pounds to shoulder height; climb ladders; bend kneel and crouch; reach hold grasp and turn objects; feel the temperature of food items; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally to use normal or aided vision and hearing and to detect odors.

Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year:

1. Non-Recurring Pay: 7% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3.5% on November paycheck and 3.5 % on May paycheck).
2. Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): ESP employees will receive the equivalent of one salary step divided over 12 pay periods.

Base Salary Setting: Employment assignment and salary placement is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title job duties and time worked in the position. Grade placement for ESP positions is determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title resource. Reference the linked How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details.

Salary Setting (New Hires): Any newly-employed Education Support Professional will be placed on the twenty-five (25) step system. Each step represents two years of experience based upon equivalent experience. The maximum number of years of experience granted is 19-20 years which is equivalent to placement on step ten (10). Steps are determined by experience listed on the application and resume.

Salary Setting (Rehires): Returning employees who have previously resigned or separated from the District will be rehired at the same step they were on at the time of resignation/separation plus any new experience gained in the same job provided step increases were approved by the Board during the years in question.

Employees with experience in the District who have left the District and then returned to the same position shall be hired at the same pay grade (refers to the ESP placement on salary schedule by job title) and step at time of resignation. Additional relevant experience gained after resignation may be evaluated from the employees application and updated resume.

See Employee Handbook (located on the D11 website) for information on salary setting for rehires (after retirement) promotions and lateral transfers.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Required Experience:

Manager