What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food service director position at Grant Public Schools?
Position Details
The Food Service Director will be responsible for managing the district-wide food service program in conformance with federal and state laws and regulations, state health ordinances, and school district policies.
Competencies :
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures and compliance with the HACCP plan as established by local public health regulations.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, state health ordinances, and school district policies as they relate to school food service.
- Ability to plan menus that provide nutritious and appealing foods to our student population.
- Ability to effectively communicate with employees and other business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
- Knowledge of computerized point-of-sale register systems.
Key Responsibilities :
- Maintain federal, state, and local records and reports as required by law.
- Develop and recommend changes in food service department policies, procedures, and personnel as required to establish and efficiently run a fiscally-sound school food service program.
- Coordinate meal application process, when necessary, as required by federal and state guidelines.
- Oversee the food service department’s computerized point-of-sale operations.
- Develop annual program goals; implement program standards and monitor progress to ensure the department is operating in an efficient, sanitary, and high-quality manner.
- Develop specifications and maintain inventory for food, supplies, and equipment.
- Assist with leading wellness committee meetings and initiatives.
- Coordinate records of students with special dietary needs and work with necessary medical personnel to ensure that students have acceptable food substitutions as required by federal law.
- Supervise all food service employees, determine staffing levels, hire and provide orientation, along with consistent, ongoing training for employees.
Education / Experience :
- Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis on nutrition, dietetics, and / or business management preferred
- Food service experience required
- Experience in K-12 school food service management preferred
- Meet annual training as required at the federal and state level (MDE)
- Serv Safe Certified
Last updated : 2024-11-26