Full-Time
Food Services Manager
Posted on 7/11/2025
The Leona Group
201-500 employees
Manages K-12 charter schools for districts
No salary listed
South Bend, IN, USA
In Person
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- Business math and professional communications skills, and the ability to understand complex school meal program regulations and implement effective solutions, including through training others, as acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
- Commitment to meet state requirements to become certified within a specified period of time, if not already certified
- Working knowledge of food service, sanitation, and recordkeeping requirements
- General office management skills including filing skills
- Strong math skills
- Knowledge of appropriate software programs (Word, Excel, etc.) along with general computer proficiency
- First Aid and CPR certification preferred
- Process and maintain school meal records accurately and in accordance with government regulations, and supervise other food service employees in these tasks
- Process student meal applications
- Maintain meal attendance records
- Handle meal payments and a la carte sales
- Maintain other records pertaining to food program
- Order food for meal program
- Obtain accurate count for number of meals needed for students, and work with vendor to order appropriate number of meals
- Monitor bills from vendor for appropriateness.
- Order commodities as needed according to menus provided by vendor
- Order non-commodities food/supplies as needed by the school for the food program
- Serve food and manage food service area
- Oversee food service operation for compliance with local health department regulations
- Supervise food service staff and volunteers
- Serve food to students and staff
- Ensure cleanliness of food service areas
- Ensure compliance with all company and government safety regulations and procedures; work with School Leader and TLG support areas to monitor and manage food program costs
- Any other related duties as assigned
- First Aid and CPR certification preferred
The Leona Group operates public charter schools in Arizona, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, overseeing more than 60 Kâ12 schools. Its offering is a full set of education management services for charter schools, including academics, business and operational support, and technology integration, with revenue coming from management fees paid by the schools it operates. The company differentiates itself by acting as a district partner that handles all aspects of school operations under one umbrella, enabling districts to outsource both educational programs and administrative functions. Its goal is to provide quality education in a safe, family-oriented environment for students.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Founded
1996
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Expansion into Florida and Louisiana markets increases geographic diversification and revenue.
- K-12 tuition-free model aligns with growing demand for accessible public education.
- Personalized learning approach addresses student success barriers in underserved communities.
What critics are saying
- Arizona Auditor General audit exposed poor academic performance, triggering state funding cuts.
- Ohio Department of Education revoked charters from 15 schools for proficiency failures.
- Federal DOE investigation into ESSA fraud alleges 12% per-pupil funding diversion to executives.
What makes The Leona Group unique
- Operates 66 charter schools across six states with $464.9M annual revenue.
- Provides comprehensive management services including academics, operations, and technology integration.
- Established 30-year track record since 1996 with multi-state operational presence.
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