CAREER PATHWAYS
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School-Based Food Services Pathway
Promote from an entry-level food services position to a supervisory position in which you oversee the operations of a school cafeteria.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous food service experience is desirable
- Able to perform physical work and carry up to 50 pounds
COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of basic food preparation and storage methods
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic
- Ability to work well with others
- Strong customer service skills
- Good communication skills
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent educational proficiency
- One year of part-time experience or equivalent in preparing and serving at least 300 meals a day or one year of general clerical experience preferably in the area of Food Service
- A valid “ServSafe Certificate”
- Able to perform physical work and carry up to 50 pounds
COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of basic food preparation and storage methods
- Knowledge of health and safety rules and regulations relating to food preparation
- Ability to lead/supervise others
- Ability to keep accurate records
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to operate a computer
- Strong customer service skills
- Good communication skills
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent educational proficiency and successful completion of adult school, college-level, or equivalent classes in supervision. Six months of supervisory experience may be substituted for the supervision class requirement for FSM I, II & III.
- A valid “ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate”
- Experience in commercial or institutional quantity food preparation, including the serving of a major meal component for multiple meals per day, as indicated below.
- FSM I: One year of experience including serving at least 50 meals. FSM II: One year of experience including serving at least 300 meals and 6 months of supervisory experience OR experience as a Sr. Food Services Worker. FSM III: One year of experience including serving at least 300 meals and 6 months of supervisory experience OR experience as a Sr. Food Services Worker. FSM IV: Two years of experience including serving at least 400 meals and one year of supervisory experience. FSM V: Three years of experience including serving at least 400 meals and one year of supervisory experience. FSM VI: Three years of experience including serving at least 500 meals and one year of supervisory experience. FSM VII: Four years of experience including serving at least 500 meals and one year of supervisory experience.
- Able to perform physical work and lift heavy and carry heavy items
- Able to withstand a wide range of temperatures
COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of food production
- Ability to keep accurate records and make arithmetic computations
- Ability to supervise effectively
- Ability to operate a computer
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Writing Skills
Taking Your Career To The Next Level
Your career in the School-Based Food Services Pathway can move on from here – consider promoting into positions within the field of Food Services.
Recommended Training
Professional development, or the continued training and education of employees, is the key to keeping you up-to-date in your field as well as helping you develop new skills to advance in your career. The Personnel Commission’s Organizational Excellence Program offers a wide range of on-line courses on topics intended to expand your skills in your chosen career path. Listed below are course topics offered by Organizational Excellence intended to enhance your skills in the critical competencies for this career pathway.
Entry Level
Expand your job-related skillset and prepare to move up in your career path; consider viewing classes in the following areas:
- Basic Math Skills
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Effectiveness
Mid Level
Continue to grow your talents and prepare to move into supervisory positions; consider viewing classes in the following areas:
- Supervising Others
- Communication/Writing Skills
- Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Microsoft Office - Beginner Level
Management
Prepare yourself for the challenges of management jobs; consider viewing classes in the following areas.
- Leadership Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Business Productivity
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office - Intermediate