The Food Service Director reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools. The Director shall perform in an administrative and supervisory role coordinating all aspects of the District’s Child Nutrition Program (CNP) including work to provide an environment for improving students health and nutrition. The job functions include administering, planning, directing, assessing, implementing and evaluating the program in order to meet the nutrition and educational needs of students as it relates to CNP.
The successful candidate will have primary responsibilities for all district initiatives in the District's Child Nutrition Program.
Qualifications and Primary Responsibilities:
Plans, directs, and budget for food services; Assumes responsibility for the entire food service operation, including all program, personnel, menu, quality and fiscal issues; Completes and submits all required reports, financial and otherwise, to state and federal agencies; Maintains program in conformity with federal, state and local program regulations, policies, and health standards, operating in a sanitary and safe environment; Manages food service facility, including receiving all food and food supplies; Orders food items and supplies as needed in a cost-effective manner and conformity with the federal and state procurement laws and local procurement policies/procedures, and maintains inventories of food, supplies, and equipment; Examines food services site on a regular basis to determine needed repairs and maintenance; Consults with school administrators regarding services for special events; Oversees and/or recommends the recruitment, appointment, assignment, evaluation, discipline and dismissal of food service personnel; Plans and tracks professional development training for food service staff in compliance with state and federal regulations; Develops and integrates employee safety regulations into all aspects of the food survive operation; Works with the Business Manager to develop and maintain a long term capital plan for equipment and facilities; Works to provide nutritional and educational opportunities to students, staff and the educational community; Performs similar or related work as required or as situations dictate.
