Food Services Manager
About the job
- Business math and professional communications skills, and the ability to understand complex school meal program regulations and implement effective solutions, including through training others, acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
- 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, including Word and Excel, along with general computer proficiency.
- Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds; work environment includes both office and cafeteria settings.
- 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 the food program.
- Obtain accurate counts of meals needed for students and work with the vendor to order the appropriate number of meals.
- Monitor vendor bills for appropriateness.
- Order commodities as needed according to menus provided by the vendor.
- Order non-commodity food and supplies as needed by the school for the food program.
- Oversee food service operations 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 company and government safety regulations and procedures.
- Work with the School Leader and support areas to monitor and manage food program costs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- College coursework.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
About the company
The Leona Group operates public charter schools in Arizona, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, overseeing more than 60 K–12 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
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Updated 2025 materials show 1,100+ staff supporting a large delivery platform.
- The Arizona school locator shows broad statewide reach across major metro markets.
- Public messaging emphasizes free, tuition-free schools, a strong recruiting pitch for families.
What critics are saying
- State charter renewals in Arizona and Michigan can erase management-fee revenue fast.
- Twenty-eight campuses concentrate operational mistakes into one brand-wide reputational event.
- Enrollment declines or authorizer losses could shutter campuses and threaten the company itself.
What makes The Leona Group unique
- 28 campuses and 7,500+ students give The Leona Group operating scale.
- Arizona, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio presence diversifies charter authorizer relationships.
- K-12 management plus online high school extends its enrollment funnel.
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- Professional Development Budget