What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Director position at West Boylston Public Schools?
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
Certified or certifiable a Food Service Director in Massachusetts, Associate’s degree or higher in food service management,
nutrition or related fields:
Knowledge of State and Federal fiscal requirements, form processing and overall guidelines of the National School Lunch Program
and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Food and Nutrition Programs;
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;
Knowledge of State and Federal fiscal regulations on nutrition and balanced diets
Working knowledge of safe food handling procedures, to include ServSafe® Certification;
Supervisory experience; preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable in conformity with
district requirements
Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Oversees the entire food service operation for the district, including all program, personnel, menu, quality, and budgeting/financial
issues
Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all time
Manages the food service production and delivery system, including purchase and inventory of food, equipment and supplies, and
ensures conformance with quality, nutrition, and productivity standards as well as federal, state, and local guidelines
Manages school programs for nutritional content, student enrollment, and revenues ex: Health-e Pro , Meal Magic, and ;
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
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
Plan menus and develop standardized recipes that meets the dual objective of satisfying state and federal nutrition standards and
meet student food preferences within budgetary limits
Examines all food services sites at school buildings on a regular basis to determine needed repairs and maintenance;
Supervise, creates and maintains performance standards for all food service staff. Works with the District Personnel office in the
recruitment, appointment, assignment, evaluation, discipline and dismissal of the food service department
Conducts a continuing program for staff training and development, including health and safety
Prepare and submit original invoices/bills to accounts payable in a timely manner
Assists the Business Administrator in developing and maintaining a long-term capital plan and annual budget for food service
equipment and facilities;
Other duties as assigned by the Business Administrator or Superintendent
Work Year: 190 days, including 180 school days, 5 days before and 5 days after school year
Salary: $46,000-$55,000 based upon experience
Start Date: 5/5/2025. Negotiable depending on the candidate needs.
Salary : $46,000 - $55,000
