Food Service Director

Maryville City Schools Candidate Search 

Position:  Food Service Director/District Office Administrator

                    220-day contract

                    Reports to the Director of Schools

Application Procedure: 

• Complete an online application on the Maryville City Schools website
• E-mail cover letter and resume to Mike Winstead, Director of Maryville City Schools, winstead@maryville-schools.org

Application Deadline:  Monday, April 21, 2025

Position Overview:  The Food Service Director/District Office Administrator is a dual position of overseeing all aspects of the district’s food service program for approximately 50% of the duties and fulfilling other district, operational services for the remaining 50% of the duties.   For the first year of employment, more time will be devoted to the food services as responsibilities are newly acquired and learned.  For the second year and beyond, the cafeteria job description will reduce to fifty percent of the full-time job.  The Food Services component ensures the provision of nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meals to students and staff. This role involves menu planning, budgeting, compliance with federal and state regulations, staff supervision, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.  Initially, the focus will be on optimizing the food service program.   The added responsibilities will be assigned based on the district’s operational goals.  

Qualifications and Requirements

• Meet the employment standards for Food Service Director established by the State Board of Education within 12 months of employment. Must meet one of the following criteria:
  • B.S. degree with major in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer science, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field;
  • B.S. degree in an academic major and a School Nutrition Association Level 3 Certificate in School Nutrition;
  • A valid Tennessee teacher license with a school food service supervisor endorsement or a food production and management services endorsement;
  • B.S. degree in any academic major and at least two years of relevant school nutrition experience;
  • Associate’s degree with major in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer science, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field;
• Experience in food service management, preferred
• Knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Programs, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and School Breakfast Program (SBP).
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school administrators, staff, students, and parents.
• Technology Competencies in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and specifically food service software.
• Experience with budgeting, financial management, and procurement.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and versatility regarding job responsibilities where roles and responsibilities shift within in a small central office to meet the changing needs of the district.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the school district’s food service program, ensuring efficient meal preparation and service.
• Develop nutritious and balanced meal plans that comply with USDA Child Nutrition Program guidelines and accommodate diverse dietary needs.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local food service regulations, including food safety, health codes, and nutrition standards.
• Develop and manage the food service budget, monitor expenditures, and ensure cost-effective operations while maintaining meal quality.
• Oversee purchasing of food and supplies and establish vendor relationships to secure cost-effective products.
• Hire, train, and supervise food service employees, fostering a positive work environment and ensuring staff compliance with policies and procedures.
• Invest in learning the assigned duties as the scope of the work is expanded over time.
• Adhere to a delivery of service that reflects responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness.