Food Service Director

Supervisor: Director of Finance and Operations and/or Superintendent Employment: In accordance with negotiated contract Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with district policy Job Goal The Food Service Director oversees the entire food service operation for the district, including all program, personnel, menu, quality, and budgeting/financial issues. The director manages the food service production and delivery system, including purchase and inventory of food and supplies, and ensures conformance with quality, nutrition, and productivity standards as well as federal, state, and local guidelines. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college or university, in a related field (i.e. Food & Nutrition, Food Service Management, Dietetics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition Education, Culinary Arts, Business or related field) Thorough knowledge of the administration, food, equipment, materials, methods, and techniques relative to food service operations; Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, word processing, and point-of-sale software, as necessary for the efficient operation of the food service program; Minimums of five years of supervisory experience; Working knowledge of safe food handling procedures, to include ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certification; Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Finance & Operations and/or the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with district requirements and state and federal law Essential Duties & Responsibilities Oversees the entire food service operation for the district, including all program, personnel, menu, quality, and budgeting/financial issues; Manages school programs for nutritional content, student enrollment, and revenues ex. Nutrikids, MySchoolBucks, Mosiac, and School Nutrition & Fitness; Ensures conformance with quality, nutrition, and productivity standards as well as federal, state, and local guidelines, operating in a sanitary and safe environment. Completes, maintains, and submits all required reports to state and federal agencies; maintains a centralized record of all employee training hours received per DESE; Control financial operations of the cafeteria to include cash receipts, use of Federal Commodities Program, use and monitoring of vendors, inventory control, and proper management of food production. Reviews current research to determine health and nutrition-related trends and food service management developments, and develops innovative program changes based on this research; Orders food items and supplies, as needed, in a cost-effective manner and in conformity with federal and state procurement laws and local procurement policies/procedures. Maintains inventories of food, supplies, and equipment. Manages all food service facilities, including receiving all food and food supplies, and distributing such food, supplies, and prepared meals between sites; Consult with the building administrators on assignments and facility needs. Examines all food services sites at school buildings on a regular basis to determine needed repairs and maintenance; Supervises, creates and maintains performance standards for all food service staff, Evaluates Cafeteria Managers, with input from building principals, and provides input into the evaluation of all other food service staff. Works with the Central Office and Director of Finance & Operations in the recruitment, appointment, assignment, evaluation, discipline, and dismissal of food service personnel. Conducts a continuing program for staff orientation, training, and development, including health and safety. Provides input in collective bargaining; Prepare the warrant and submit original invoices/bills to accounts payable in a timely manner. Manages staffing for all school cafeterias, submitting timesheets to the central office in accordance with payroll dates. Assists the Director of Finance & Operations in developing and maintaining a long-term capital plan for food service equipment and facilities. Prepares annual budget for food service program; Provides educational opportunities to students, staff, and the community, including participation in the Wellness Committee; Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance & Operations or Superintendent. Hours/Schedule Up to 30 hours/12 month Hourly Salary Range: $33.00 -$ 36.00

Salary : $33 - $36