School Food Service Manager

Company: Stanley G Falk School
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Summary: The Stanley G. Falk School is one of the largest and most successful Special Education Day Schools in all of New York State. The secret to our success…our outstanding staff! Join our team. As the Food Service Manager you will manage the food service program to efficiently provide economical and nutritious lunches for students adhering to New York State Department of Health and federal lunch program guidelines. As the Food Service Manager, your day will include: -Planning and supervising the preparation and service of breakfast and lunches in a school setting-Planning menu adaptations for children with special needs -Coordinating all equipment maintenance and cafeteria repairs with appropriate school administration -Directing and assisting with routine manual labor associated with food preparation and cleaning of cafeteria and kitchen-Ordering food and supplies to maintain an adequate inventory within established nutritional and budget guidelines.-Maintaining efficient operation of School cafeteria by training, and supervising food service staff-Directing daily cleaning duties in the cafeteria including cleaning equipment and work areas, mopping, operating dishwasher and/or scrubbing pots and pans, cleaning up at end of shift, and putting away/disposing of leftovers. -Organizing food service and dining areas-Organizing and appropriately maintaining food supplies, equipment, and utensils-Evaluating and implementing appropriate recommendations from food service staff for improvements to the breakfast and lunch program-All other duties as assigned Qualifications for the role: -Minimum of two years experience supervising an institutional food service or comparable setting-Skills and abilities normally associated with completion of an associate’s degree or equivalent-Considerable knowledge of food service methods and procedures -Strong organization skills and close attention to detail-Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions -Frequently requires physical exertion to reach, bend, walk, climb, stoop, kneel and stand for long periods of time-Must be able to frequently move, lift, carry and push heavy objects more 45 pounds-Manual dexterity and coordination to operate a variety of kitchen equipment not limited to dishwasher, oven, hot box, slicers, etc. -Ability for distance and close vision and depth perception-Most work is indoors, occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals Competitive Salary starting at $30.92 per hour Shift: Monday through Friday 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 6 week summer session mandatory for manager position Some of the many benefits of working for the Stanley G Falk School: -Paid holidays & school breaks-Sick & Personal Time-Health, dental and vision Insurance, with plan options-Employer paid life insurance-Health savings account with agency contributions quarterly-Supplemental insurance: short-term disability, long-term disability-Paid professional development-Employee referral program-403b with 4% contribution-Work with an outstanding, supportive teamMentor Program-Annual wage increases, with average increases ranging from 2-9% Stanley G Falk is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Stanley G Falk provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stanley G Falk complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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