Director of Food Service

Pay Grade: Director of Food Service Scale

Period of Employment: 12 Months FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Executive Director of Accountability and Operations

General Responsibilities: Plan, organize, and direct the Food Services Program of Colonial Beach Public Schools in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements and provide support to the food service activities at assigned locations with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. 

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties  does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Prepare and administer annual food service budget; ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed prudently
• Prepare annual budget of income and expenditures
• Prepare and maintain records required for audits including free and reduced applications, SNP-12 daily meal claim records, daily meal count rosters, deposits, receipts, USDA records, accounts payable, accountability reviews, and verifications
• Determine official approval and verification for free and reduced meals
• Prepare yearly food bids
• Prepare Northern Neck Head Start annual food service agreement
• Prepare annual application for Summer School meals
• Process and review time cards and time sheets
• Process, review, and approve leave requests
• Check all bills and purchase orders for accuracy before presenting them for payment
• Coordinate selection and development of personnel
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of cafeteria workers assigned to the area of food service
• Respond to all emergencies in the school system affecting the cafeteria
• Provide supervision and direction for the daily operation of food service with the assistance of building administrators
• Assist in food preparation, serving, dishwashing, and cashier duties 
• Plan and implement training programs for school food service personnel
• Evaluate each kitchen’s operation periodically and counsel with staff concerning the evaluation
• Submit electronically filed monthly reimbursement claims with the Department of Education, School Food Service Program
• Make annual applications for the  National School Lunch Program, Breakfast Program, and Commodity Renewals 
• Establish internal control standards assuring the security of food inventories and cash receipts
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor

• Thorough knowledge of the local, state, and federal school nutrition requirements and guidelines
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of proper food preparation and storage; safety and occupational hazards that could occur in the work environment 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with principals, school staff and administrators 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations at the level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Minimum/Preferred

Education Level

Description:

Minimum

High School Degree/GED

Certification/Licenses

Description:

State

ServSafe Certificate

First Aid and CPR

Equivalent to or at least:

Type:

Area or Field

3 years

Specific

Relevant food service experience

Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Some heavy work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects may be required.

Colonial Beach Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.