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School Lunch Manager
Description of Duties
This is an important supervisory position involving responsibility for efficiently and economically providing nutritious lunches to school children. Incumbents are involved in managing a school lunch program in a large school or several small schools including Type A and a la carte meals. Direct supervision is exercised over school lunch personnel. Direct supervision is received from School Lunch Director or a school district administrator.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, plus; EITHER:
- Four (4) years of experience working in a service or supervisory capacity in food administration, nutrition, dietetics or food preparation on a large scale, OR;
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two (2) year college or university with an Associate's degree in Food Service Administration, Food Service Management or a closely related field plus two (2) years as described in (A), OR;
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Food Service Administration or closely related field, OR;
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C).
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
